Listed by Kyle Moss • COMPASS. Bought with COMPASS.
Off Market Feb 2025 for $2.1M
$2,339,747
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$8,892/mo
4
bd
•
3.5 ba
•
3,590
sq ft
1020 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98119
About this home
Spacious, move-in ready Queen Anne home offers dynamic views of the ship canal, surrounding hills, and Cascade mountains. Quick access into Ballard, views over Fremont, all with the Queen Anne lifestyle. Easy commute into downtown! With room for everyone + every activity, this versatile property is ideal as a primary residence, income generator, or both. Four well sized bedrooms, office/flex space/den, potential MIL/ADU suite w/ brand-new kitchen—live-in au pair, multi-generational living, or as a guest suite/AirBnb? Glistening hardwoods throughout, tall ceilings on every floor. A true chef’s kitchen w/ high-end Jenn Air appliances, ample counter space, & abundant storage. Outside has a large deck, balconies w/ views, & enclosed garage!
The kitchen has lots of counter space on granite slabs. There is a 6 burner range. You get canal water views. There is a large dedicated w/d room on the upper level. The deck off the main living area faces the water as well. There is a detached...
2 car garage below the home with alley access. The home also has a gas fireplace.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This home appears to be in good shape and has spacious rooms throughout. Fun ship canal views from the kitchen, living room, master bedroom and both decks as well as the lower level. Downstairs has tons of storage space, a large bonus room and the...
4th bedroom bedroom. No backyard. Double car garage accessed off of the alley.
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Brandi Ault
Redfin Associate agent • Broker
Sale history for 1020 W Ruffner St
Date
Event
Price
Feb 14, 2025
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2319815
$2,150,000
$599/sq ft
Jan 24, 2025
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2319815
—
Jan 9, 2025
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2319815
$2,195,000
$611/sq ft
May 19, 2017
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1101588
$1,325,000
$369/sq ft
Apr 9, 2017
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1101588
—
Apr 8, 2017
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1101588
$1,250,000
$348/sq ft
Mar 6, 2007
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26172967
$1,075,000
$299/sq ft
Dec 22, 2006
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26172967
—
Oct 14, 2006
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26172967
$1,099,950
$306/sq ft
Jun 10, 2005
Sold
Public Records
$545,000
$152/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,421 (+9.6%)
$760,000 + $1,339,000
$2,099,000
2025
$19,550 (+4.5%)
$760,000 + $1,339,000
$2,099,000
2024
$18,712 (+3.1%)
$760,000 + $1,302,000
$2,062,000
2023
$18,146 (+37.1%)
$760,000 + $1,247,000
$2,007,000
2022
$13,233 (+4.4%)
$805,000 + $1,367,000
$2,172,000
2021
$12,669 (−1.7%)
$542,000 + $902,000
$1,444,000
2020
$12,891 (+3.7%)
$498,000 + $813,000
$1,311,000
2019
$12,437 (−11.6%)
$532,000 + $921,000
$1,453,000
2018
$14,071 (+4.7%)
$532,000 + $1,074,000
$1,606,000
2017
$13,445 (+10.4%)
$460,000 + $973,000
$1,433,000
2016
$12,175 (+22.3%)
$428,000 + $990,000
$1,418,000
2015
$9,953 (+2.2%)
$351,000 + $901,000
$1,252,000
2014
$9,741 (+1.9%)
$281,000 + $763,000
$1,044,000
2013
$9,564 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $657,000
$923,000
2012
$9,506 (+2.4%)
$253,000 + $636,000
$889,000
2011
$9,283 (+13.7%)
$265,000 + $650,500
$915,500
2010
$8,167 (−6.5%)
$249,000 + $636,000
$885,000
2009
$8,731
$558,000 + $517,000
$1,075,000
Tax history for 1020 W Ruffner St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,421 (+9.6%)
$760,000 + $1,339,000
$2,099,000
2025
$19,550 (+4.5%)
$760,000 + $1,339,000
$2,099,000
2024
$18,712 (+3.1%)
$760,000 + $1,302,000
$2,062,000
2023
$18,146 (+37.1%)
$760,000 + $1,247,000
$2,007,000
2022
$13,233 (+4.4%)
$805,000 + $1,367,000
$2,172,000
2021
$12,669 (−1.7%)
$542,000 + $902,000
$1,444,000
2020
$12,891 (+3.7%)
$498,000 + $813,000
$1,311,000
2019
$12,437 (−11.6%)
$532,000 + $921,000
$1,453,000
2018
$14,071 (+4.7%)
$532,000 + $1,074,000
$1,606,000
2017
$13,445 (+10.4%)
$460,000 + $973,000
$1,433,000
2016
$12,175 (+22.3%)
$428,000 + $990,000
$1,418,000
2015
$9,953 (+2.2%)
$351,000 + $901,000
$1,252,000
2014
$9,741 (+1.9%)
$281,000 + $763,000
$1,044,000
2013
$9,564 (+0.6%)
$266,000 + $657,000
$923,000
2012
$9,506 (+2.4%)
$253,000 + $636,000
$889,000
2011
$9,283 (+13.7%)
$265,000 + $650,500
$915,500
2010
$8,167 (−6.5%)
$249,000 + $636,000
$885,000
2009
$8,731
$558,000 + $517,000
$1,075,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,400 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,590
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
744300 1500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
Mar 3, 2026 • Final
Electrical permit: over the counter
Install a new electrical circuit for a heat pump and reconnect the furnace.
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
May 12, 2025 • Final
Single-family/duplex furnace
Replace a gas furnace with a new heat pump and a new gas furnace.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.