Sold136d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
5253 Brooklyn Avenue NE
Seattle, WA, 98105 • University District • King County
$950,000
$413/sqft
6Beds
3Baths
2,300Sqft
0.1 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Character Home
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
University District
University District
Outdoor Living
Dining Room · Walk-In Closet(s)
Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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136 days on market
Established listing
$413/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Proven cash-flowing rental in Seattle’s U-District! This 6 bed, 2.25 bath home with bonus kitchenette has enjoyed 18 years of zero vacancy and is fully Leased at $6,900/mo with tenants reimbursing owner for utilities. Perfect for investors seeking reliable income in one of Seattle’s most in-demand rental markets. Spacious layout with high ceilings, washer/dryer, fenced yard with BBQ, secure bike storage, & rare off-street parking. Located just one block from University Ave restaurants, shops, & Saturday Market, & less than a mile from the University of Washington campus. Strong rental history, unbeatable location, and consistent tenant demand make this property a standout investment opportunity in today’s competitive U-District market.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights rare off-street parking, high ceilings, and fenced yard with bbq as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,912/month
Principal & Interest$4,645
Property Tax$950
Insurance$317
Down payment20% ($190,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $760,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingHot Water Recirc Pump, Radiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOff Street
Lot4,251 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingHot Water Recirc Pump, Radiator, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Products
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementFinished
Lot4,251 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodUniversity District
Annual tax$11,938
Parcel8817400205
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
9 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Flooring
Softwood
Carpet
Heating
Hot Water Recirc Pump
Radiator
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Products
Patio & Porch
Dining Room
Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
LowerBedroom
LowerBedroom
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market136
Est. value$964,400
Est. rent$7,343/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$413
On marketSep 7, 2025
PostedSep 15, 2025
Last sold$950,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 22, 2025
Tour days6
Views11
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98105
Price history
15 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 21, 2025Sold$950,000$413NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 31, 2025Pending Sale$995,000$433NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 15, 2025Listed For Sale$995,000$433NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 10, 2025Listing Removed$6,900$3Zillow Rentals
Jan 8, 2025Listed For Rent$6,900$3Zillow Rentals
Feb 6, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Jan 29, 2023Listed For Rent$6,300$3Zillow Rentals
Feb 13, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Jan 16, 2022Listed For Rent$6,100$3Zillow Rental Manager
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Feb 10, 2020Listing Removed$5,500$2Owner
Jan 24, 2020Listed For Rent$5,500$2Owner
Jun 15, 2007Sold$525,000$228NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 31, 2000Sold$285,000$124NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 15, 1997Sold$201,500$88Public Record
Sold$950,000
Nov 21, 2025•$413/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$995,000
Oct 31, 2025•$433/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$995,000
Sep 15, 2025•$433/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$6,900
Feb 10, 2025•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$6,900
Jan 8, 2025•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 6, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$6,300
Jan 29, 2023•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Feb 13, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$6,100
Jan 16, 2022•$3/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Listing Removed$5,500
Feb 10, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$5,500
Jan 24, 2020•$2/sqft•Owner
Sold$525,000
Jun 15, 2007•$228/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$285,000
Aug 31, 2000•$124/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$201,500
Oct 15, 1997•$88/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$11,938$1,234,000
Apr 7, 2023$11,090$1,165,000
Apr 7, 2022$9,443$1,100,000
Apr 7, 2021$9,057$971,000
Apr 7, 2020$8,265$838,000
Apr 7, 2019$8,332$856,000
Apr 7, 2018$7,076$806,000
Apr 7, 2017$7,435$739,000
Apr 7, 2016$5,149$661,000
Apr 7, 2015$5,149$603,000
Apr 7, 2014$5,149$526,000
Apr 7, 2013$5,149$448,000
Apr 7, 2012—$410,000
Apr 7, 2011—$410,000
Apr 7, 2010—$427,000
Apr 7, 2009—$427,000
Apr 7, 2007—$427,000
Apr 7, 2006—$402,000
Apr 7, 2005—$372,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,875$242,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,561$204,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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