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JRJeff ReynoldsCompass · Seattle

Listed by Matthew Skeel, Windermere RE Greenwood

3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2,460
Square feet
$498
Per sq ft
Single Family Residence
Type
1928
Year built
3,400 sq ft
Lot
18
Days on market

About this property

Meet your dream home. This brilliant storybook-yellow 1928 masterpiece is perched on the coveted West slope of historic Phinney Ridge! Perfectly positioned half a block from the Woodland Park Zoo, this sun-drenched sanctuary places you at the ultimate urban crossroads of Green Lake, Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard & Greenwood. Step inside to 1,530 sq ft of pure timeless character. Classic cove ceilings, glowing original hardwoods & exquisite vintage styling pair beautifully w/ incredible natural light. The versatile layout features 3 charming bedrooms, 1.75 baths & an expansive 930 sq ft unfinished basement just bursting w/ potential for your creative lifestyle or equity-building ideas. Serious peace of mind comes with essential modern updates, including a brand-new roof, crisp paint inside & out, structural earthquake retrofitting, new H2O supply line, new stair rails w/ lighting & more! The real magic unfolds on your front & back entertaining decks. Pour a favorite beverage & soak in daily, the jaw-dropping panoramic views stretching over Ballard, across the sparkling Puget Sound & out to the majestic Olympic Mountains. Sip coffee to the distant sound of monkeys, lions, tigers & bears, stroll to Red Mill Burgers, or grab artisan ingredients at Marketime Foods. Whimsical, joyful, yet thoroughly grounded & rock-solid, this iconic yellow gem is a rare, neighborhood-defining treasure ready for its next lucky chapter, enjoyed and celebrated by you! Welcome home to Phinney Ridge!

Location & commute

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Property details

Listing details

Listing number
#2545540
Listed
June 25, 2026
Days on market
18
Price per sq ft
$498

Unit & building

Unit levels
Two

Parking

Parking
Detached GarageOff Street
Covered spaces
1
Total spaces
1

Views

View
MountainsSound

Construction

Year built
1928
Style
18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Structure
House
Roof
Composition

Heating & cooling

Heating
Forced AirHigh Efficiency (Unspecified)
Cooling
None
Energy source
ElectricNatural GasWood

Interior features

Features
Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceWalk-In Closet(s)Water Heater
Fireplaces
1
Fireplace type
Wood Burning

Flooring

Flooring
ConcreteHardwoodVinyl Plank

Appliances

Appliances
DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer

Lot

Lot features
CurbsPavedSidewalk
Lot size
3,400 sq ft

Terms

Terms offered
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan

Utilities

Water
Seattle Utilities
Sewer
Seattle Utilities
Power
Seattle City Light

Schools

District
Seattle

What stands out to you?

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  • Two
  • Detached Garage
  • Off Street
  • Mountains
  • Sound
  • House
  • Composition
  • Forced Air
  • High Efficiency (Unspecified)
  • None
  • Electric
  • Natural Gas

Listing history

  1. Listed

    $1,225,000

    June 25, 2026

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Payment estimate

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Est. monthly

$7,133

Principal & interest
$6,194
Property tax (est.)
$939

Assumes $245,000 down (20%), a $980,000 loan at 6.5% over 30 years. Property tax is an estimated figure, not MLS data (verify with the county assessor). Excludes insurance, PMI, and closing costs. Not a commitment to lend or financial advice.

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Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of July 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.