Sold159d on marketHistoric · 121 yrs
520 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S
Seattle, WA, 98144 • Leschi • King County
$1,061,000
$510/sqft
4Beds
3Baths
2,080Sqft
0.14 acLot
1905Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1905 · 121 years of history
Leschi
Leschi
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile & Engineered Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 159 days ago · 14 views · Top 9% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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159 days on market
Established listing
$510/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 9% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1905 · Historic
Stunning Leschi Craftsman; a true Urban Oasis. High above the street and surrounded by mature vegetation, this thoroughly updated home boasts great spaces. Main floor with a large kitchen with eating space that opens to the dining room and living space. The dining room spills onto the covered back deck with access to the patio and garden spaces. Upper level finds three large bedrooms that share a luxurious bathroom. Lower-level with another bedroom, den/office (previously used as a 5th bdrm), full bath and large rec. room that is plumbed for a wet bar or second kitchen (previously an Airbnb unit). Local amenities abound with restaurants, grocery, parks, and more. A commuters dream with easy access to I-90, I-5 and Judkins Park light rail.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights another bedroom, luxurious bathroom, and surrounded by mature vegetation as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,567/month
Principal & Interest$5,152
Property Tax$1,061
Insurance$354
Down payment20% ($212,200)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $848,800 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1905
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1905
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement/Concrete, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
BasementFinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodLeschi
Annual tax$8,379
Parcel1250200820
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement Closet
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Engineered Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Off Street
Construction
Cement/Concrete
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Electric Car Charging
Fenced-Fully
Gas Available
Outbuildings
Patio
Views
Territorial
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
LowerBathroom Three Quarter
MainBathroom Full
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market159
Est. value$1,078,000
Est. rent$4,275/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$510
On marketNov 23, 2025
PostedOct 8, 2025
Last sold$1,061,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedNov 29, 2025
Tour days6
Views14
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98144
Price history
13 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 29, 2025Sold$1,061,000$510NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 15, 2025Pending Sale$1,068,000$513NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 8, 2025Listed For Sale$1,068,000$513NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 23, 2012Sold$318,000$153NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 19, 2012Price Change$299,900$144Homepath
Feb 18, 2012Price Change——Homepath
Oct 21, 2011Listed For Sale$650,000$313Skyline Properties Inc
Jul 12, 2011Sold$355,438$171Public Record
Jan 22, 2011Listed For Sale$650,000$313John L Scott Real Estate
Aug 26, 2005Sold$410,000$197NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 16, 2002Sold$279,500$134Public Record
Jun 9, 2000Sold$269,500$130Public Record
Jul 16, 1997Sold$80,000$38Public Record
Sold$1,061,000
Oct 29, 2025•$510/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,068,000
Oct 15, 2025•$513/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,068,000
Oct 8, 2025•$513/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$318,000
Mar 23, 2012•$153/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Price Change$299,900
Feb 19, 2012•$144/sqft•Homepath
Price Change—
Feb 18, 20120•Homepath
Listed For Sale$650,000
Oct 21, 2011•$313/sqft•Skyline Properties Inc
Sold$355,438
Jul 12, 2011•$171/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$650,000
Jan 22, 2011•$313/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Sold$410,000
Aug 26, 2005•$197/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$279,500
Jan 16, 2002•$134/sqft•Public Record
Sold$269,500
Jun 9, 2000•$130/sqft•Public Record
Sold$80,000
Jul 16, 1997•$38/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,379$826,000
Apr 7, 2023$7,865$788,000
Apr 7, 2022$7,435$831,000
Apr 7, 2021$7,396$764,000
Apr 7, 2020$6,912$676,000
Apr 7, 2019$6,445$636,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,867$644,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,628$537,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,720$439,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,720$407,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,720$362,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,720$308,000
Apr 7, 2012—$312,000
Apr 7, 2011—$325,000
Apr 7, 2010—$341,000
Apr 7, 2009—$341,000
Apr 7, 2007—$401,000
Apr 7, 2006—$372,000
Apr 7, 2005—$287,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,444$117,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,307$101,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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