1526 NW 53rd St

2,680 Sq. Ft.
$410 / Sq. Ft.
2,680
Sq. Ft.
$410
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Developer's dream! Prime location off of 15th & Market in heart of one of Seattle's most desirable and trendy neighborhoods. Located in the Ballard Urban Village and mapped Frequent Transit. This 5000 square foot lot and the adjacent 5000 square foot lot (that is also for sale) meet the 10,000 square feet threshold of MR M1 Mid Rise. 80' height and No Parking Required allow for maximum density potential. Floor area ratio of 4.5 with a max 45,000 square foot building (both lots combined). Set backs...Developer's dream! Prime location off of 15th & Market in heart of one of Seattle's most desirable and trendy neighborhoods. Located in the Ballard Urban Village and mapped Frequent Transit. This 5000 square foot lot and the adjacent 5000 square foot lot (that is also for sale) meet the 10,000 square feet threshold of MR M1 Mid Rise. 80' height and No Parking Required allow for maximum density potential. Floor area ratio of 4.5 with a max 45,000 square foot building (both lots combined). Set backs are min 5' front, 7' side, and 15' rear. This site is also proposed to be rezoned to MR2 allowing increased to 85' height and a reduced 10' backyard setback. Buyer to verify all info. Entry into home is not allowed. Being sold with NWMLS #2379217.
  1. Listed by Darcel Fogerty • eXp Realty
  2. Listed by Cindy Wedeberg • eXp Realty

Property Details for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

Community Name
Ballard
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
05-29-2025
Energy Source
Electric,See Remarks
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 03/09/2026 04:58 PM

Property Details for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

StatusActive
MLS #2384209
Days on Market292
Cumulative Days on Market246
Taxes$12,962 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1908
Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

Stories-Year Built1908Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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Property Information for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 705 - Ballard/Greenlake
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Directions: From I-5 / Take NE 42nd St Exit / R on 7th Ave NE / L on Pacific St / R on Wallingford Ave N / L on N 35th St / R on 17th Ave NW / R on NW 53rd St
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Second, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Main
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, None
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Electric, See Remarks
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Level: Two
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: See Remarks
  • Photos Count: 10
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2767701425
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2680
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2680
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 2680.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 11, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,500,000—
Oct 2, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,550,000—
Aug 4, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,650,000—
Jun 14, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,700,000—
May 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2384209

$1,750,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/11/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,500,000
10/02/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,550,000
08/04/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,650,000
06/14/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2384209

$1,700,000
05/29/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2384209

$1,750,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,512,000Additions$1,000Total$1,513,000
Tax Record2024$14,603 ($1,217 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,680 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,680 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1908ZoningMR (M1)CountyKINGAPN276770-1425

Schools near 1526 Northwest 53rd Street

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Adams Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Whitman Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ballard High School
Public9 to 12

Salmon Bay School
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1526 Northwest 53rd Street is a single family home for sale in Seattle, WA 98107. This property was listed for sale on May 29, 2025 by eXp Realty, it's currently listed at $1,100,000. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Adams Elementary School, Whitman Middle School and Ballard High School. 1526 Northwest 53rd Street is a 5-bed, 2-bath, 2,680 sqft single family home built in 1908.

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