Sold116d on market
5535 S Leo Street
Seattle, WA, 98178 • Rainier View • King County
$480,000
$691/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
695Sqft
0.12 acLot
1942Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1942 · 84 years of history
Seattle
Rainier View
1-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage
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Listed 116 days ago · 8 views
Market activity
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116 days on market
Established listing
$691/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1942
This charming, move-in ready property with "peek-a-boo" views of Lake Washington is the affordable starter home you’ve been waiting for! It boasts a gas stove for cooking, newer roof and windows, and tasteful upgrades throughout the home. Its secluded backyard is a tranquil urban oasis, with garden space and shed for storage. It has tons of off-street parking, plus a garage/shop space. Located in an established neighborhood just minutes from Downtown Seattle, with easy access to i5 and the Rainier Light Rail Station, and with a bus stop right next door, your commute will be a breeze! Welcome home!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights tons of off-street parking, secluded backyard, and garden space as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,988/month
Principal & Interest$2,348
Property Tax$480
Insurance$160
Down payment20% ($96,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $384,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1942
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Garage space
Lot5,401 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1942
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Sewer Connected
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage
Garage1 spaces
BasementNone
Lot5,401 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodRainier View
Annual tax$4,232
Parcel3352400740
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
6 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Lot Features
Patio
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market116
Est. value$486,500
Est. rent$2,234/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$691
On marketJan 8, 2026
PostedNov 14, 2025
Last sold$480,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJan 11, 2026
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98178
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Dec 11, 2025Sold$480,000$691NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 17, 2025Pending Sale$475,000$683NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 14, 2025Listed For Sale$475,000$683NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 3, 2018Sold$350,000$504NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$480,000
Dec 11, 2025•$691/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$475,000
Nov 17, 2025•$683/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$475,000
Nov 14, 2025•$683/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$350,000
Jul 3, 2018•$504/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$4,232$385,000
Apr 7, 2023$3,999$361,000
Apr 7, 2022$3,960$403,000
Apr 7, 2021$3,573$331,000
Apr 7, 2020$3,420$301,000
Apr 7, 2019$3,335$299,000
Apr 7, 2018$2,619$252,000
Apr 7, 2017$2,119$170,000
Apr 7, 2016$1,411$147,000
Apr 7, 2015$1,411$131,000
Apr 7, 2014$1,411$113,000
Apr 7, 2013$1,411$94,000
Apr 7, 2012—$124,000
Apr 7, 2011—$139,000
Apr 7, 2010—$156,000
Apr 7, 2009—$156,000
Apr 7, 2007—$161,000
Apr 7, 2006—$154,000
Apr 7, 2005—$136,000
Apr 7, 2001$1,158$92,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,088$83,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
Nearby neighborhoods
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
98040981039810598109981159811798118981229812598133
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