526 31st Ave S

Seattle, WA 98144

$1,515,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,540 Sq. Ft.
$596 / Sq. Ft.
2,540
Sq. Ft.
$596
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 5/5/21Virtual Tour
Sold 5/5/21Virtual Tour
Listing provided courtesy of COMPASS, Windermere R.E. Northeast, Inc

Description

Stunning panoramic views abound from this timeless Leschi craftsman residence. Turn-of-the-century home boasts period details throughout including fir floors, leaded glass windows, open beams, elegant trim & rich millwork. Sundrenched main level offers vaulted ceilings & huge picture windows that reveal 180 degree views of Lake WA, Cascade Mts & Bellevue skyline. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises or treat guests to a front row seat to the Blue Angels Seafair show on the entertainment deck. Spacious floorplan...Stunning panoramic views abound from this timeless Leschi craftsman residence. Turn-of-the-century home boasts period details throughout including fir floors, leaded glass windows, open beams, elegant trim & rich millwork. Sundrenched main level offers vaulted ceilings & huge picture windows that reveal 180 degree views of Lake WA, Cascade Mts & Bellevue skyline. Enjoy breathtaking sunrises or treat guests to a front row seat to the Blue Angels Seafair show on the entertainment deck. Spacious floorplan features lower level w/2nd kitchen area perfect for MIL. Upgrades include new roof, remodeled kitchen & baths, updated plumbing, electrical & furnace. This exceptional home offers the rare combination of sweeping views & large level backyard.

Property Details for 526 31st Avenue South

Community Name
Leschi
School District
Seattle
View
Bay, City, Lake, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Offers Review Date
04-13-2021
Entry Date
04-09-2021
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2021 02:09 PM

Property Details for 526 31st Avenue South

StatusSold
MLS #1753264
Days on Market2
Cumulative Days on Market2
Taxes$10,838 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1905
Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,200 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 526 31st Avenue South

Stories-Year Built1905Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,389 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,486

Property Taxes

$903

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 526 31st Avenue South

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 390 - Central Seattle
  • Elementary School: Leschi
  • Middle Or Junior School: Wash Mid
  • High School: Garfield High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Home is located on East side of 31st Ave S. Please park on street.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2020
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Type: RV Parking, Driveway Parking, Off Street
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Off Street
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • 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: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 1
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
  • Master Bedroom Level: Upper
Interior Features
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Hardwood, Carpet
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Ductless HP-Mini Split, Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, 2nd Kitchen, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Great Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Extra Fin Rm-Lower, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Lower, Living Room-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, Utility Room-Lower, Bedroom-Upper, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Full-Upper, Bathroom Full-Lower, Bathroom Half-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Natural Gas
  • Room List: Great Room, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Extra Fin Rm, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half
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: Ductless HP-Mini Split,Forced Air
  • Water Source: Public
  • 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: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1905
  • Photos Count: 36
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Dimensions: See map
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1250201640
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2540
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2540
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2540.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 526 31st Avenue South

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 5, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1753264

$1,515,000—
Apr 30, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459518199

$1,515,000

+10.1% / yr

Apr 11, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1753264

—
Apr 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1753264

$1,450,000—
May 7, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414731461

$775,000

+0.8% / yr

Oct 15, 2009

Sold

NWMLS #29054918

$745,000—
Aug 11, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276891375

$745,000

+4.0% / yr

Aug 9, 2009

Pending

NWMLS #29054918

—
Apr 20, 2009

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #29054918

$875,000—
Sep 2, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143420691

$614,000

+3.7% / yr

Sep 2, 2004

Sold

NWMLS #24093803

$614,000—
Sep 2, 2004

Sold

NWMLS #24102746

$614,000—
Aug 11, 2004

Pending

NWMLS #24093803

—
Aug 11, 2004

Pending

NWMLS #24102746

—
Jul 6, 2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24093803

$629,000—
Jul 6, 2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24102746

$629,000—
Jul 6, 2003

Sold

NWMLS #23027994

—
Jul 6, 2003

Pending

NWMLS #23027994

—
Feb 24, 2003

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #23027994

$675,000—
May 31, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73396567

$545,000—
May 30, 2001

Sold

NWMLS #21055313

$545,000—
May 7, 2001

Pending

NWMLS #21055313

—
Apr 25, 2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21055313

$549,950—
Oct 31, 2000

Sold

NWMLS #20116045

$378,000—
Sep 26, 2000

Pending

NWMLS #20116045

—
Sep 20, 2000

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20116045

$349,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/05/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1753264

$1,515,000
04/30/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1459518199

$1,515,000

+10.1% / yr

04/11/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1753264

—
04/09/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1753264

$1,450,000
05/07/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #414731461

$775,000

+0.8% / yr

10/15/2009

Sold

NWMLS #29054918

$745,000
08/11/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #276891375

$745,000

+4.0% / yr

08/09/2009

Pending

NWMLS #29054918

—
04/20/2009

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #29054918

$875,000
09/02/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #143420691

$614,000

+3.7% / yr

09/02/2004

Sold

NWMLS #24093803

$614,000
09/02/2004

Sold

NWMLS #24102746

$614,000
08/11/2004

Pending

NWMLS #24093803

—
08/11/2004

Pending

NWMLS #24102746

—
07/06/2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24093803

$629,000
07/06/2004

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #24102746

$629,000
07/06/2003

Sold

NWMLS #23027994

—
07/06/2003

Pending

NWMLS #23027994

—
02/24/2003

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #23027994

$675,000
05/31/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #73396567

$545,000
05/30/2001

Sold

NWMLS #21055313

$545,000
05/07/2001

Pending

NWMLS #21055313

—
04/25/2001

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #21055313

$549,950
10/31/2000

Sold

NWMLS #20116045

$378,000
09/26/2000

Pending

NWMLS #20116045

—
09/20/2000

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20116045

$349,000

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

Public Records for 526 31st Avenue South

Taxable ValueLand$1,247,000Additions$68,000Total$1,315,000
Tax Record2024$11,772 ($981 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,480 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,540 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt940 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN125020-1640

Schools near 526 31st Avenue South

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Leschi Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Garfield High School
Public - 9 to 12
Nova High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Leschi Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Edmonds S. Meany Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garfield High School
Public9 to 12

Nova High 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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