Sold1088d on marketHistoric · 102 yrs
542 NE 79th Street
Seattle, WA, 98115 • Maple Leaf • King County
$995,000
$592/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,680Sqft
0.07 acLot
1924Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
City · Lake · Partial · Territorial
Character Home
Built 1924 · 102 years of history
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · French Doors · FirePlace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · FirePlace
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 1088 days ago · 1 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
1088 days on market
Established listing
$592/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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
Charming craftsman bungalow nestled up off the street with views of downtown and Green Lake in desirable Maple Leaf. The main level exudes warmth and character with its original hardwood floors and fireplace. Large kitchen with recent updates and stainless steel appliances. French doors from the sunny dining nook open to an entertainment deck that allows for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor. The fully finished basement can serve as a family room, guest quarters or even a primary suite. Additional finished basement room perfect as a home office or gym. One car garage with finished upstairs workshop/studio. Minutes to Green Lake, Maple Leaf Res. park., easy dwntn access.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights green lake, guest quarters, and french doors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,170/month
Principal & Interest$4,843
Property Tax$995
Insurance$332
Down payment20% ($199,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $796,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1924
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot2,909 sqft
Offer Review Date2023-04-04
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1924
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot2,909 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMaple Leaf
Annual tax$6,791
Parcel2464400175
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
GarbageDisposal_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
FirePlace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
French Doors
FirePlace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Patio
Views
City
Lake
Partial
Territorial
Room details
12 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
LowerBonus Room
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market1088
Est. value$1,008,600
Est. rent$3,665/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$592
On marketApr 9, 2023
PostedMar 29, 2023
Last sold$995,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedApr 15, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98115
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 14, 2023Sold$995,000$592NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 4, 2023Pending Sale$899,000$535NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 29, 2023Listed For Sale$899,000$535NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 22, 2006Sold$465,000$277NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 22, 2005Sold$420,000$250NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 1998Sold$203,000$121Public Record
Sold$995,000
Apr 14, 2023•$592/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$899,000
Apr 4, 2023•$535/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$899,000
Mar 29, 2023•$535/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$465,000
Aug 22, 2006•$277/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$420,000
Aug 22, 2005•$250/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$203,000
Jun 12, 1998•$121/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$7,629$779,000
Apr 7, 2023$6,772$704,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,903$804,000
Apr 7, 2021$6,791$729,000
Apr 7, 2020$6,139$623,000
Apr 7, 2019$6,343$653,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,594$640,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,608$558,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,986$500,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,986$462,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,986$407,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,986$366,000
Apr 7, 2012—$337,000
Apr 7, 2011—$337,000
Apr 7, 2010—$358,000
Apr 7, 2009—$358,000
Apr 7, 2007—$343,000
Apr 7, 2006—$321,000
Apr 7, 2005—$289,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,761$232,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,597$207,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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