OFF MARKET

Listed by Heidi Ward • Windermere Real Estate Midtown. Bought with RE/MAX Northwest.

Off market oct 2018 for $1.3M

$1,648,813

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,660/mo

•

2,867

sq ft

2253 N 54th St, Seattle, WA 98103

About this home

Steps from lively Tangletown, this quintessential Craftsman is just what you've been waiting for. Remodeled kitchen lives for today, with finishes that blend seamlessly with the home's original charm. Freshly painted, with a coveted bed/bath layout top-to-bottom, including large main-floor office. Own a piece of Nirvana--Owned by band member Krist Novaselic in the '90's--Kurt Cobain hung out here! Your chance to live in a little slice of Seattle History in one of its hottest neighborhoods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

3,844 sq ftLot Size

$575Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Heidi Ward • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Bought with Maynard Wagner • RE/MAX Northwest

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1362530

Redfin Estimate

$1,648,813

$251K since sold in October 2018$14K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 17.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.41M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$1,600,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,950 sq ft
1023 N 49th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,409,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,430 sq ft
4655 Eastern Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,785,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,720 sq ft
4124 Burke Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD OCT 1, 2026
$1,570,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,319 sq ft
5412 Kensington Pl N, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,150,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,580 sq ft
327 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105
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SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$925,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,110 sq ft
4747 4th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
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Market trends in Wallingford, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.1%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.0M

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 2253 N 54th St

Date

Event

Price

Oct 24, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1362530

$1,398,000

$488/sq ft

Sep 24, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1362530

—

Sep 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1362530

$1,398,000

$488/sq ft

Sep 30, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$372,000

$130/sq ft

Oct 26, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$295,000

$103/sq ft

Mar 3, 1992

Sold

Public Records

$265,000

$92/sq ft

Mar 31, 1988

Sold

Public Records

$135,000

$47/sq ft

Jun 4, 1980

Sold

Public Records

$65,000

$23/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,574 (+19.4%)

$686,000 + $722,000

$1,408,000

2025

$12,204 (+6.1%)

$686,000 + $722,000

$1,408,000

2024

$11,497 (+3.4%)

$636,000 + $627,000

$1,263,000

2023

$11,123 (+6.7%)

$624,000 + $586,000

$1,210,000

2022

$10,425 (−4.8%)

$568,000 + $739,000

$1,307,000

2021

$10,947 (−3.2%)

$500,000 + $626,000

$1,126,000

2020

$11,313 (+10.6%)

$439,000 + $687,000

$1,126,000

2019

$10,225 (−0.8%)

$462,000 + $724,000

$1,186,000

2018

$10,304 (+13.7%)

$462,000 + $724,000

$1,186,000

2017

$9,061 (+7.5%)

$405,000 + $634,000

$1,039,000

2016

$8,428 (+13.7%)

$368,000 + $576,000

$944,000

2015

$7,411 (+2.9%)

$335,000 + $522,000

$857,000

2014

$7,199 (−0.6%)

$301,000 + $469,000

$770,000

2013

$7,241 (+3.5%)

$265,000 + $411,000

$676,000

2012

$6,996 (+6.2%)

$251,000 + $417,000

$668,000

2011

$6,588 (+7.0%)

$255,000 + $408,000

$663,000

2010

$6,159 (−6.3%)

$255,000 + $408,000

$663,000

2009

$6,571

$300,000 + $504,000

$804,000

Tax history for 2253 N 54th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,574 (+19.4%)

$686,000 + $722,000

$1,408,000

2025

$12,204 (+6.1%)

$686,000 + $722,000

$1,408,000

2024

$11,497 (+3.4%)

$636,000 + $627,000

$1,263,000

2023

$11,123 (+6.7%)

$624,000 + $586,000

$1,210,000

2022

$10,425 (−4.8%)

$568,000 + $739,000

$1,307,000

2021

$10,947 (−3.2%)

$500,000 + $626,000

$1,126,000

2020

$11,313 (+10.6%)

$439,000 + $687,000

$1,126,000

2019

$10,225 (−0.8%)

$462,000 + $724,000

$1,186,000

2018

$10,304 (+13.7%)

$462,000 + $724,000

$1,186,000

2017

$9,061 (+7.5%)

$405,000 + $634,000

$1,039,000

2016

$8,428 (+13.7%)

$368,000 + $576,000

$944,000

2015

$7,411 (+2.9%)

$335,000 + $522,000

$857,000

2014

$7,199 (−0.6%)

$301,000 + $469,000

$770,000

2013

$7,241 (+3.5%)

$265,000 + $411,000

$676,000

2012

$6,996 (+6.2%)

$251,000 + $417,000

$668,000

2011

$6,588 (+7.0%)

$255,000 + $408,000

$663,000

2010

$6,159 (−6.3%)

$255,000 + $408,000

$663,000

2009

$6,571

$300,000 + $504,000

$804,000

*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

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,844 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,480

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

955020 1670

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Upper): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, French Doors, Security System, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,867
Style Code: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0882
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,304
Tax Year: 2018

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Not Disclosed

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Cable Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Green Lake
Middle Or Junior High School: Hamilton Mid
High School: Roosevelt High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: On the corner of Kirkwood Pl N and N 54th Street
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,480
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,844 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 955020 1670

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,867
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2867
MLS Square Footage Source: Appraisal
Building Area Total: 2867
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Green Lake Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

7/10

Hamilton International Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Lincoln High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

10 unhealthy days expected this year, 11 days in 30 years

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Seattle, WA • 98103

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In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.57M – $1.90M

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