Sold132d on marketHistoric · 109 yrs
1638 Palm Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98116 • Admiral • King County
$1,950,000
$476/sqft
6Beds
3Baths
4,100Sqft
0.14 acLot
1917Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Bay · City
Craftsman Style
Built 1917 · 109 years of history
North Admiral
Admiral
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Dining Room · Fireplace · French Doors · Walk-In Closet(s)
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood & Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 132 days ago · 24 views · Top 7% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
24 views
People checking out this listing
132 days on market
Established listing
$476/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 7% 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 1917 · Historic
Perched in North Admiral with sweeping views across Elliott Bay to Downtown, this 1917 gem blends timeless romance with modern infrastructure updates. Spanning 4,100 sq. ft., the home offers 6 generous bedrooms, 2¼ baths, and a full basement. An open floor plan showcases original wood floors and rare Mayan Revival fireplace, creating a warm, vintage charm. Coved ceilings in the living and dining areas add extra elegance with both spaces boasting massive windows to the expanse outside. Updates to wiring, plumbing, and boiler ensure peace of mind. Loved by one family for nearly 90 years, this storied residence invites you to write its next chapter. Enjoy its old charm, or update as you see fit. This Palm Avenue view side home is a rare find.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights open floor plan, original wood floors, and coved ceilings as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$12,142/month
Principal & Interest$9,542
Property Tax$1,950
Insurance$650
Down payment20% ($390,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.19% rate · 30yr fixed · $1,560,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1917
HeatingFireplace, Radiator, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
Year built1917
Stories2
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Radiator, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofComposition,Torch Down
ConstructionMetal/Vinyl, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAdmiral
ZoningNR3
Annual tax$2,376
Parcel9272202045
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
See Remarks
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Softwood
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Radiator
Oil
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Metal/Vinyl
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Fireplace
French Doors
Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
High Speed Internet
Views
Bay
City
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market132
Est. value$1,979,100
Est. rent$6,709/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$476
On marketNov 29, 2025
PostedOct 3, 2025
Last sold$1,950,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedDec 26, 2025
Tour days6
Views24
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98116
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 25, 2025Sold$1,950,000$476NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 30, 2025Pending Sale$1,975,000$482NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 3, 2025Listed For Sale$1,975,000$482NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$1,950,000
Nov 25, 2025•$476/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,975,000
Oct 30, 2025•$482/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,975,000
Oct 3, 2025•$482/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$2,376$943,000
Apr 7, 2023$2,517$943,000
Apr 7, 2022—$943,000
Apr 7, 2021$2,641$943,000
Apr 7, 2020$2,709$943,000
Apr 7, 2019$2,638$943,000
Apr 7, 2018$2,663$943,000
Apr 7, 2017$2,895$1,160,000
Apr 7, 2016$2,700$1,037,000
Apr 7, 2015$2,700$973,000
Apr 7, 2014$2,700$869,000
Apr 7, 2013$2,700$747,000
Apr 7, 2012—$722,000
Apr 7, 2011—$747,000
Apr 7, 2010—$758,000
Apr 7, 2009—$758,000
Apr 7, 2007—$943,000
Apr 7, 2006—$893,000
Apr 7, 2005—$795,000
Apr 7, 2001$6,390$549,000
Apr 7, 2000$5,871$476,000
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Neighborhood details
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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