Sold616d on market
2859 W Government Way
Seattle, WA, 98199 • Magnolia • King County
$1,315,000
$550/sqft
4Beds
4Baths
2,390Sqft
0.09 acLot
1986Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Canal · City · Strait
Contemporary Style
Built 1986 · 40 years of history
Magnolia
Magnolia
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Second Kitchen · Bath Off Primary · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · French Doors · Skylight(s) · Solarium/Atrium · Walk-In Pantry · Walk-In Closet(s) · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 616 days ago · 11 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
11 views
People checking out this listing
616 days on market
Established listing
$550/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% 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 1986
Discover your dream home. Breathtaking views of Salmon Bay and the iconic Ballard Locks. This exquisite property offers the perfect blend of elegance and modern comfort, featuring spacious living areas, a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, expansive windows that frame stunning water vistas. Enjoy serene sunsets from the private deck, lush landscaping, and direct access to the best of Seattle. This home boasts two solariums, perfect for year-round relaxation, and an accessory dwelling unit for additional income or multi-generational living. this property is a rare find, promising luxury living with unparalleled natural beauty. Don’t miss this opportunity to own a piece of Pacific Northwest paradise.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights iconic ballard locks, lush landscaping, and private deck as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$8,139/month
Principal & Interest$6,385
Property Tax$1,315
Insurance$438
Down payment20% ($263,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,052,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1986
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot3,950 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleContemporary
ConditionGood
Year built1986
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofMetal,Torch Down
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle PUD / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle PUD
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces2
Lot3,950 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodMagnolia
Annual tax$11,424
Parcel7010701060
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwashers_
Dryer(s)
GarbageDisposal_
Microwaves_
Refrigerators_
StovesRanges_
Washer(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Garage
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Second Kitchen
Bath Off Primary
Ceiling Fan(s)
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
French Doors
Skylight(s)
Solarium/Atrium
Walk-In Pantry
Walk-In Closet(s)
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Hot Tub/Spa
Patio
Views
Canal
City
Strait
Utilities
Comcast/Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: None
Room details
14 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
SecondBedroom
LowerBathroom Full
SecondBathroom Full
SecondListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market616
Est. value$1,400,600
Est. rent$5,046/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$550
On marketJul 17, 2024
PostedJun 21, 2024
Last sold$1,315,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 30, 2024
Tour days6
Views11
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Location
Seattle, WA, 98199
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 29, 2024Sold$1,315,000$550NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 4, 2024Pending Sale$1,350,000$565NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 21, 2024Listed For Sale$1,350,000$565NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 1, 2024Listing Removed$1,275,000$533John L Scott Real Estate
Jan 21, 2024Price Change$1,275,000$533John L Scott Real Estate
Dec 3, 2023Listed For Sale$1,300,000$544John L Scott Real Estate
Dec 2, 2023Listing Removed$1,300,000$544John L Scott Real Estate
Nov 13, 2023Price Change$1,300,000$544John L Scott Real Estate
Nov 3, 2023Listed For Sale$1,325,000$554John L Scott Real Estate
Oct 17, 2023Listing Removed——John L Scott Real Estate
Sep 3, 2023Listed For Sale$1,350,000$565John L Scott Real Estate
Feb 26, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Nov 19, 2020Listed For Rent$1,700$1Owner
Oct 23, 2003Sold$460,000$192NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,315,000
Jul 29, 2024•$550/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,350,000
Jul 4, 2024•$565/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,350,000
Jun 21, 2024•$565/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$1,275,000
Mar 1, 2024•$533/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$1,275,000
Jan 21, 2024•$533/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,300,000
Dec 3, 2023•$544/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed$1,300,000
Dec 2, 2023•$544/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Price Change$1,300,000
Nov 13, 2023•$544/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,325,000
Nov 3, 2023•$554/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed—
Oct 17, 2023•John L Scott Real Estate
Listed For Sale$1,350,000
Sep 3, 2023•$565/sqft•John L Scott Real Estate
Listing Removed—
Feb 26, 2021•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,700
Nov 19, 2020•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$460,000
Oct 23, 2003•$192/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$11,827$1,222,000
Apr 7, 2023$11,724$1,235,000
Apr 7, 2022$11,424$1,344,000
Apr 7, 2021$10,425$1,126,000
Apr 7, 2020$9,718$994,000
Apr 7, 2019$10,242$1,063,000
Apr 7, 2018$8,899$1,026,000
Apr 7, 2017$9,405$945,000
Apr 7, 2016$6,447$861,000
Apr 7, 2015$6,447$777,000
Apr 7, 2014$6,447$666,000
Apr 7, 2013$6,447$640,000
Apr 7, 2012—$563,000
Apr 7, 2011—$526,000
Apr 7, 2010—$558,000
Apr 7, 2009—$558,000
Apr 7, 2007—$564,000
Apr 7, 2006—$502,000
Apr 7, 2005—$463,000
Apr 7, 2001$4,295$366,000
Apr 7, 2000$4,179$337,000
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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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