Last Sold Price
5 beds4,240 sqft$382/sqft
161 Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98109

Description

Surrounded by multi-million dollar estates on one of Seattle's most prominent streets, sits this Classic Manse majestically overlooking the unobstructed Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay & Mt. Rainier! Offered for the first time in 70+ yrs, this home offers a tapestry of period detail and grandeur ideally suited for development or custom remodel.Surrounded by multi-million dollar estates on one of Seattle's most prominent streets, sits this Classic Manse majestically overlooking the unobstructed Seattle skyline, Elliott Bay & Mt. Rainier! Offered for the first time in 70+ yrs, this home offers a tapestry of period detail and grandeur ideally suited for development or custom remodel.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/20/2007 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeffrey Valcik • Windermere R. E. Oak Tree Inc.
    P: (206) 527-5250 Greenwood@Windermere.com

Property Details for 161 Prospect Street

Status
MLS #
27122318
Days on Market
13
Cumulative Days on Market
49
Taxes
$10,472 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1918
Lot Size
0.15 AC / 6,318 SF
Community Name
Queen Anne
School District
Seattle
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
4
Total Covered Parking
4
Entry Date
07-06-2007
Sewer
Sewer Connected

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

95.7%

Seattle, WA

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1

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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere R. E. Oak Tree Inc.

Sold By Windermere R.E.N.W. Madison

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Building Information for 161 Prospect Street

Stories-Year Built1918Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,318 SF

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Property Information for 161 Prospect Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 700 - Queen Anne/Magnolia
  • Directions: Head North up the Queen Anne Avenue CounterBalance to Prospect Street head East 2-3 blocks to the address
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2007
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 2
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • 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
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 4
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 0
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Softwood, Hardwood
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Partially Finished
  • Features: Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Bath Off Master, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room and Floor: Master Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Upper, Family Room-Lower, Bonus Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Bedroom-Main, Den/Office-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Room List: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Kitchen With Eating Space, Utility Room, Dining Room, Bathroom Full, Family Room, Bonus Room, Entry Hall, Living Room, Extra Fin Rm, Den/Office
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 1
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 5457300900
  • Building Condition: Fixer
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4240
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4240.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Number Of Units Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 161 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2007

Sold

NWMLS #27122318

$1,620,000
Aug 13, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #224908904

$1,620,000
Jul 19, 2007

Pending

NWMLS #27122318

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2007

Sold

NWMLS #27122318

$1,620,000
08/13/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #224908904

$1,620,000
07/19/2007

Pending

NWMLS #27122318

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

Public Records for 161 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,482,000Additions$1,009,000Total$2,491,000
Tax Record2026$25,507 ($2,126 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,720 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,720 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,318 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2009Year Renovated2009ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN545730-0900

Schools near 161 Prospect 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Hay Elementary School
PublicK to 5

McClure Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lincoln High School
Public9 to 12

The Center School
Public9 to 12

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: 161 Prospect Street, Seattle, WA 98109
$1,620,000
5
4,240
6,318
$1,080,000
4
2,940
4,428
$8,022,050
3
6,823
18,944
$2,457,000
4
$1,150,000
2
2.5
2,850
5,500
5
5.25
6,590
9,000

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