Sold270d on marketHistoric · 102 yrs
5517 8th Avenue NE
Seattle, WA, 98105 • University District • King County
$700,000
$422/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,660Sqft
0.06 acLot
1924Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1924 · 102 years of history
Roosevelt
University District
Outdoor Living
Double Pane/Storm Window · Fireplace · French Doors · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood & Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 270 days ago · 4 views · Top 3% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
4 views
People checking out this listing
270 days on market
Established listing
$422/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 3% 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 1924 · Historic
Classic charm & curb appeal meet in turnkey 1-story w/basement on quiet, sidewalk-lined street. Covered porch opens to living room w/period Craftsman detail, built-ins, gas fireplace & refinished hardwoods. Eat-in kitchen offers newer appliances; 2 bdrms & full bath complete main floor. Unfinished daylight basement w/int. & ext. access provides ample storage & opportunity for future expansion. Updates include: Furnace, paint, LVP floors in ’25; metal roof & leaf filter gutters ’22; copper+PEX pipes; electrical; windows. Corner lot w/garage+off-street parking and yard that includes raised beds, apple, plum & bay tree. Convenient Roosevelt location near farmers market, UW, Greenlake, Light Rail; + geozone for option school McDonald Intl Elem.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights gas fireplace, craftsman detail, and sidewalk-lined street as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,356/month
Principal & Interest$3,423
Property Tax$700
Insurance$233
Down payment20% ($140,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $560,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1924
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot2,800 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1924
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofMetal
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle Combined Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle Combined Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementDaylight,Unfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot2,800 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity District
ZoningNR3
Annual tax$6,451
Parcel1928300449
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Softwood
Vinyl Plank
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Double Pane/Storm Window
Fireplace
French Doors
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Utilities
Quantum Fiber
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market270
Est. value$702,000
Est. rent$2,964/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$422
On marketAug 5, 2025
PostedJun 21, 2025
Last sold$700,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedAug 10, 2025
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98105
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 10, 2025Sold$700,000$422NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 26, 2025Pending Sale$699,000$421NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2025Listed For Sale$699,000$421NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 16, 2004Sold$300,000$181NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$700,000
Jul 10, 2025•$422/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$699,000
Jun 26, 2025•$421/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$699,000
Jun 21, 2025•$421/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$300,000
Nov 16, 2004•$181/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$6,452$651,000
Apr 7, 2023$5,776$594,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,034$697,000
Apr 7, 2021$5,847$622,000
Apr 7, 2020$5,552$560,000
Apr 7, 2019$5,373$548,000
Apr 7, 2018$4,500$508,000
Apr 7, 2017$4,728$466,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,699$417,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,699$381,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,699$376,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,699$321,000
Apr 7, 2012—$294,000
Apr 7, 2011—$294,000
Apr 7, 2010—$316,000
Apr 7, 2009—$316,000
Apr 7, 2007—$291,000
Apr 7, 2006—$274,000
Apr 7, 2005—$246,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,994$165,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,770$139,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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