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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,480 sqft

1603 N 48th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1901Year Built
$685/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Historic 1901 Victorian Farmhouse. Impeccably maintained and updated by its current owners. Updated electrical, plumbing and roof. Perched on a large, corner lot on a quiet Wallingford street. Great walkability and access to Green Lake, Wallingford, UW, Woodland Park Zoo, local cafes and shopping. This beautiful home features a formal entry with staircase, open, light-filled spaces ideal for entertaining, elegant custom molding and built-ins. A spacious kitchen with eating bar overlooks the gorgeous...Historic 1901 Victorian Farmhouse. Impeccably maintained and updated by its current owners. Updated electrical, plumbing and roof. Perched on a large, corner lot on a quiet Wallingford street. Great walkability and access to Green Lake, Wallingford, UW, Woodland Park Zoo, local cafes and shopping. This beautiful home features a formal entry with staircase, open, light-filled spaces ideal for entertaining, elegant custom molding and built-ins. A spacious kitchen with eating bar overlooks the gorgeous flower and vegetable garden, lawn, deck and and mature landscape. The 2nd story has 3 bedrooms and a new bath. The lower level features a family room (or 4th bedroom), utility room, workshop w/ ventilation system and attached garage.
  • Listed by: Maria E. Rippee 206.526.5544 northgt@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 09/07/2021 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 1821024
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,481,000

Avg days on market

6

Sale-to-list ratio

107.7%

Seattle, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 1603 North 48th Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $10,971 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Wallingford
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 1
  • Total Covered Parking: 1
  • Offers Review Date: 08-16-2021
  • Entry Date: 08-09-2021
  • Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1901
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,200 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 705 - Ballard/Greenlake
  • Directions: From 50th St. drive south on Woodlawn to 48th. The house is on the SE corner of Woodlawn & 48th St.
  • Bus Route Number: E-line,44,62
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2021
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Interior and Exterior Features

Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • 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: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 0
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Hardwood, Other, Carpet
  • Basement: Finished
  • Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Full-Upper, Family Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower, Extra Fin Rm-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Half, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Family Room, Utility Room, Extra Fin Rm
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Property

Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency,Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 21
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 4083801895
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2480
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2480
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2480.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: 90%+ High Efficiency

Multi Family

Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: None

Rental

Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 1603 North 48th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 7, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1821024

$1,700,000—
Sep 1, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471042241

$1,700,000—
Aug 16, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1821024

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/07/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1821024

$1,700,000
09/01/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1471042241

$1,700,000
08/16/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1821024

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Public records

1603 North 48th Street

Beds

3

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,320 SqFt

Above Ground SqFt

1,950 SqFt

Finished Basement SqFt

370 SqFt

Unfinished Basement Area

530 SqFt

Schools near 1603 North 48th Street

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Green Lake Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Hamilton International Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

McDonald International School
PublicK to 5

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1603 North 48th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
$1,700,000
3
2,480
5,200
–
2
2
1,270
5,000
$1,350,000
3
1,869
1,637
$685,000
2
–
962
–
–
3
2.5
3,280
5,000
–
5
2.5
2,920
5,150

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