Sold416d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs
538 NE 81st Street
Seattle, WA, 98115 • Maple Leaf • King County
$960,000
$793/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,210Sqft
0.11 acLot
1925Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1925 · 101 years of history
Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceramic Tile · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Hardwood · Security System · Walk-In Closet(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
1-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Engineered Hardwood & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 416 days ago · 16 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
16 views
People checking out this listing
416 days on market
Established listing
$793/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 1925 · Historic
This Maple Leaf darling sparkles inside and out! New roof & gutters, hardwood floors + fresh interior and exterior paint. Rare one-level living with a primary ensuite bedroom & walk-in closet. True dining room off the kitchen that flows out to a charming backyard w/brick patio - fully fenced for critters of your choice to roam free! Sited on a sweet, quiet street yet only a few short blocks to neighborhood bakeries, coffee shops, parks and restaurants - Macrina, Cafe Javasti, Mojito & Kona Kitchen to name a few. Lovely Maple Leaf Reservoir Park is a short ramble away plus a convenient commute in any direction with close (but not too close!) freeway access. This little beauty lives larger than it looks + 1-car garage for your gear or car.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights brick patio, one-level living, and charming backyard as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,953/month
Principal & Interest$4,673
Property Tax$960
Insurance$320
Down payment20% ($192,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $768,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1925
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,591 sqft
Offer Review Date2025-01-21
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1925
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot4,591 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMaple Leaf
Annual tax$5,759
Parcel2878601035
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Laundry Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Engineered Hardwood
Hardwood
Vinyl
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Cement Planked
Wood Siding
Cement Plank
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceramic Tile
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Hardwood
Security System
Walk-In Closet(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Sidewalk
Fenced-Fully
High Speed Internet
Outbuildings
Patio
Security
Security System
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market416
Est. value$950,000
Est. rent$3,237/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$793
On marketMar 11, 2025
PostedJan 16, 2025
Last sold$960,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 17, 2025
Tour days6
Views16
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98115
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Feb 14, 2025Sold$960,000$793NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 22, 2025Pending Sale$838,000$693NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jan 16, 2025Listed For Sale$838,000$693NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 19, 2024Sold$451,408$373Public Record
Aug 13, 2017Listing Removed$675,000$558Coldwell Banker BAIN
Aug 6, 2017Listed For Sale$675,000$558Coldwell Banker BAIN
Mar 31, 2006Sold$435,000$360NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$960,000
Feb 14, 2025•$793/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$838,000
Jan 22, 2025•$693/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$838,000
Jan 16, 2025•$693/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$451,408
Aug 19, 2024•$373/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$675,000
Aug 13, 2017•$558/sqft•Coldwell Banker BAIN
Listed For Sale$675,000
Aug 6, 2017•$558/sqft•Coldwell Banker BAIN
Sold$435,000
Mar 31, 2006•$360/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,066$802,000
Apr 7, 2023$1,168$330,000
Apr 7, 2022—$330,000
Apr 7, 2021$1,180$330,000
Apr 7, 2020$1,194$330,000
Apr 7, 2019$1,153$330,000
Apr 7, 2018$1,868$330,000
Apr 7, 2017$1,209$543,000
Apr 7, 2016$1,158$489,000
Apr 7, 2015$1,158$452,000
Apr 7, 2014$1,158$398,000
Apr 7, 2013$1,158$358,000
Apr 7, 2012—$330,000
Apr 7, 2011—$330,000
Apr 7, 2010—$315,000
Apr 7, 2009—$315,000
Apr 7, 2007—$292,000
Apr 7, 2006—$282,000
Apr 7, 2005—$262,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,715$228,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,549$203,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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