Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds4,020 sqft
5537 NE Penrith Rd, Seattle, WA 98105
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.30 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$796/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful brick Colonial has been cherished and adored by the current owners and is now ready to welcome new happy pattering footsteps, paws, picnics and prom parties. Graced with beauty and charm, this legacy home fronts one of the prettiest streets in Seattle and walks out to a private 5-acre park in the back. Meticulously maintained and beautifully updated, creating a rare opportunity to own one of Windermere’s most special properties.This beautiful brick Colonial has been cherished and adored by the current owners and is now ready to welcome new happy pattering footsteps, paws, picnics and prom parties. Graced with beauty and charm, this legacy home fronts one of the prettiest streets in Seattle and walks out to a private 5-acre park in the back. Meticulously maintained and beautifully updated, creating a rare opportunity to own one of Windermere’s most special properties.
  • Listed by: Sue Rockwell 206.524.1100 sandpt@windermere.com • Windermere Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 06/12/2015 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 775259

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,150,000

Avg days on market

11

Sale-to-list ratio

101.0%

Seattle, WA

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Location

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Property Information for 5537 Northeast Penrith Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,396 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Windermere
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Lake, Territorial
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Entry Date: 04-24-2015
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,175 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Dog Run, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 710 - North Seattle
  • Block: 12
  • Elementary School: Sand Point Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Eckstein Mid
  • High School: Roosevelt High
  • Community Features: CCRs, Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach, Tennis Courts
  • Directions: Sand Point Way to NE Windermere Road. Windermere to 2nd right on 55th Ave NE. Left on Penrith to house on right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2014
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached
  • Open Parking: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 0
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 2
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 5
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Master, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Garage & LL
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-Split, Dining Room-Main, Rec Room-Lower, Extra Fin Rm-Main, Bedroom-Upper, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Full-Split, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Bedroom, Dining Room, Rec Room, Extra Fin Rm, Entry Hall, Living Room, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bathroom Full, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bathroom Half, Master Bedroom, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Electric On Property: No
  • Heating and Cooling: Forced Air,Other-See Remarks
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: Seattle City
  • Water Company: Seattle City
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Other
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Appraiser
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 25
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 5 & por Lot 4
  • Lot Size Source: CoreLogic
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 9471200705
  • Calculated Square Footage: 4020
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 3820
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 200
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 4020.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 5537 Northeast Penrith Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 12, 2015

Sold

NWMLS #775259

$3,200,000—
May 29, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #549729904

$3,200,000—
May 4, 2015

Pending

NWMLS #775259

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/12/2015

Sold

NWMLS #775259

$3,200,000
05/29/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #549729904

$3,200,000
05/04/2015

Pending

NWMLS #775259

—

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

Public Records for 5537 Northeast Penrith Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,569,000Additions$1,352,000Total$2,921,000
Tax Record2026$30,669 ($2,556 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.8Total Finished SqFt4,730 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt3,830 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt900 SqFtUnfinished Basement Area150 SqFtStories1Lot Size13,175 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941ZoningNR1CountyKINGAPN947120-0705

Schools near 5537 Northeast Penrith Road

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
Sand Point Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Eckstein Middle School
Public6 to 8

Roosevelt High School
Public9 to 12

Stephen Decatur Elementary 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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