12042 31st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Listed by Jen Smith, Best Choice Network LLC
$449,999
$419 per sq ft
12042 31st Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98125
Seattle, WA, 98125
- Beds
- 2
- Baths
- 2
- Sq ft
- 1,075
- Built
- 1996
- Parking
- Attached Garage, Off Street
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- 2
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,075
- Square feet
- $419
- Per sq ft
- Single Family Residence
- Type
- 1996
- Year built
- 1,242 sq ft
- Lot
- 103
- Days on market
About this property
** NEW PRICE – RARE VALUE! ** Welcome to this light-filled 3-story townhome with NO HOA and NO RENTAL CAP—an exceptional opportunity for easy urban living or a smart rental investment. Quietly tucked just off Lake City Way and walkable to shops, dining, transit, library, weekly Farmers Market, the Burke Gilman Trail...so much to explore & easy commute! The main level is airy and open, w/large windows, warm hardwood floors and a cozy gas fireplace in the spacious living room. The kitchen offers generous workspace, a deep sink, and seamless connection to a bright dining area—perfect for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms (incl. spacious primary), both with walk-in closets—a full bath with double sinks and a skylight for extra natural light—plus a large-capacity washer & dryer (3yrs old). Charming built-in display nooks accent the sunlit stair landings, while sliding glass doors on both levels open to private decks—ideal for morning coffee, fresh air, or container gardening. The lower level offers an attached garage with interior entry plus direct access to a fully fenced, dog-friendly yard—a rare city feature! Recent updates include fresh interior paint thru-out + new water heater + new carpet on the upper levels (2026), new decks (2024), and a new roof (2024). Pre-inspected, well-maintained, and priced to stand out, this is one of the best opportunities to own a move-in ready townhome with exceptional flexibility and value in North Seattle.
Location & commute
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Property details
Listing details
- Listing number
- #2561946
- Listed
- July 29, 2026
- Days on market
- 103 (includes a prior listing period)
- Price per sq ft
- $419
Unit & building
- Building
- University Lake Shore Park Add, Plat Vol/Pg 19/61
- Unit levels
- Multi/Split
Parking
- Parking
- Attached GarageOff Street
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Total spaces
- 1
Views
- View
- City
Construction
- Year built
- 1996
- Style
- 32 - Townhouse
- Structure
- Townhouse
- Roof
- Composition
Heating & cooling
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Energy source
- ElectricNatural Gas
Interior features
- Features
- Dbl Pane/Storm WindowFireplaceSecurity SystemSkylight(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Water Heater
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace type
- Gas
Flooring
- Flooring
- HardwoodVinylVinyl PlankCarpet
Appliances
- Appliances
- DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
Community & building features
- Bus line nearby
- Yes
Lot
- Lot features
- CurbsPavedSecludedSidewalk
- Lot size
- 1,242 sq ft
Terms
- Terms offered
- CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Utilities
- Water
- City of Seattle Utilities
- Sewer
- City of Seattle Utilities
- Power
- City of Seattle Light
Schools
- District
- Seattle
- Elementary
- Cedar Park Elementary
- Middle
- Jane Addams
- High
- Nathan Hale High
Listing history
Listed
$449,999
July 29, 2026
Derived from current MLS listing fields. Full multi-cycle status history is on the roadmap.
Payment estimate
An estimate to help you plan, not a loan offer or financial advice.
Est. monthly
$2,620
- Principal & interest
- $2,275
- Property tax (est.)
- $345
Assumes $90,000 down (20%), a $359,999 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 29, 2026 at 10:00 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.