5257 23rd Ave SW

800 Sq. Ft.
$691 / Sq. Ft.
800
Sq. Ft.
$691
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming Brandon Street Cottage – No HOA! Rarely available detached townhome with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, and natural light from windows on all four sides. Main floor includes a bedroom/office and half bath. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Upstairs, a lofted primary suite offers a full bath and walk-in closet. Enjoy radiant floor heat, fresh paint/carpet, and a private fenced side yard with patio next to a shared courtyard. Includes off-street parking and 3-Star...Charming Brandon Street Cottage – No HOA! Rarely available detached townhome with soaring ceilings, gas fireplace, and natural light from windows on all four sides. Main floor includes a bedroom/office and half bath. Kitchen features granite counters and stainless appliances. Upstairs, a lofted primary suite offers a full bath and walk-in closet. Enjoy radiant floor heat, fresh paint/carpet, and a private fenced side yard with patio next to a shared courtyard. Includes off-street parking and 3-Star Built Green rating. Unbeatable location—walk to Camp Long, parks, coffee, shops, South Seattle College, and library. Steps to RapidRide for a quick downtown commute. Welcome home!
  1. Listed by Daphne L Gibler • RE/MAX Anchor

Property Details for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

Community Name
West Seattle
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
08-29-2025
Energy Source
Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 11/19/2025 11:27 AM

Property Details for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

StatusActive
MLS #2414763
Days on Market140
Cumulative Days on Market140
Taxes$4,447 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2008
Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,140 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

Stories-Year Built2008Building Size-Lot Size0.03 AC / 1,140 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,066 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,695

Property Taxes

$371

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Delridge, turn east on SW Brandon St, then north at the 1st alley. Park only in the spot marked with a sign, Additional cars can park on Brandon, west of the alley.
  • Bus Route Number: Rapid H, 125
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Engineered Hardwood
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Loft, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Attic space
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-None, Utility Room-None, Bathroom Full-None, Bathroom Half-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Dining Room, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement Planked
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle City Lights
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One and One Half
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • Environmental Certification: Built Green™
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2008
  • Photos Count: 19
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3438500344
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 800
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 800
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 800.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • SerialU: Traditional
  • Green Building Verification Type: Built Green™
  • Green Verification Built Green Rating: 3-Star
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2414763

$552,999
Aug 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2414763

$565,000
Feb 6, 2009

Sold

NWMLS #28150329

$254,900
Jan 13, 2009

Pending

NWMLS #28150329

Sep 2, 2008

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #28150329

$285,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2414763

$552,999
08/29/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2414763

$565,000
02/06/2009

Sold

NWMLS #28150329

$254,900
01/13/2009

Pending

NWMLS #28150329

09/02/2008

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #28150329

$285,000

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

Public Records for 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$302,000Additions$154,000Total$456,000
Tax Record2024$4,024 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt700 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt700 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,140 SqFtStyleTownhouseYear Built2008ZoningLR1 (M)CountyKINGAPN343850-0344Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest

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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fairmount Park Elementary
PublicPK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Seattle High School
Public9 to 12

Louisa Boren STEM K-8
PublicPK 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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5257 23rd Avenue Southwest is a single family home for sale in Seattle, WA 98106. This property was listed for sale on August 29, 2025 by RE/MAX Anchor, it's currently listed at $552,999. It has been on the market for a total of 140 days and was last sold on February 6, 2009. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Fairmount Park Elementary, Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School. 5257 23rd Avenue Southwest is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 800 sqft single family home built in 2008.

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