Google street view image for 4730 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199

Listed by Michael Jon Syltebo • Redfin. Bought with Redfin.

Off market dec 2017 for $735K

$1,255,074

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,889/mo

•

1,300

sq ft

4730 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199

About this home

Magnolia Bluff Cottage on expansive 9,722 sq. ft. lot overlooking Puget Sounds & Bainbridge Island. The sense of salt water is a constant, two doors from Discovery Park, take the Loop Trail to the West Point Light House or the Chapel. Open concept Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room with main level 2nd bedroom/office. Top floor master suite over looks sweeping views. Nantucket Beach styling with lush gardens for the ultimate privacy. Terraced lot with the soul of the city to your doorstep.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

9,722 sq ftLot Size

$965Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Michael Jon Syltebo • Redfin

Listed by Jessie Culbert Boucher • Redfin

Bought with Allan Lo • Redfin

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

Redfin Estimate

$1,255,074

$520K since sold in December 2017$23K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 4% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$1,075,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,200 sq ft
3420 32nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$1,250,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,940 sq ft
4061 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,287,000
C
2 beds2.5 baths2,030 sq ft
3651 Perkins Ln W, Seattle, WA 98199
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SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$1,272,500
D
3 beds2 baths1,610 sq ft
2650 Perkins Ln W, Seattle, WA 98199
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,370,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,160 sq ft
3240 W Viewmont Way W, Seattle, WA 98199
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SOLD MAY 11, 2026
$985,000
F
2 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
3819 33rd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
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Market trends in Magnolia, WA

Last updated September 2026

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Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.8%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$33K MoM

Avg. days on market

16d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 4730 W Ruffner St

Date

Event

Price

Dec 27, 2017

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

$735,000

$565/sq ft

Dec 3, 2017

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

—

Nov 27, 2017

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

—

Nov 13, 2017

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

$750,000

$577/sq ft

Sep 27, 2017

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

$898,000

$691/sq ft

Sep 13, 2017

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1191953

$988,000

$760/sq ft

Jun 30, 1995

Sold

Public Records

$322,162

$248/sq ft

Dec 26, 1991

Sold

Public Records

$244,500

$188/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,760 (+9.9%)

$1,033,000 + $255,000

$1,288,000

2025

$12,515 (−4.4%)

$1,033,000 + $255,000

$1,288,000

2024

$13,084 (+2.8%)

$1,013,000 + $245,000

$1,258,000

2023

$12,733 (+12.6%)

$1,054,000 + $290,000

$1,344,000

2022

$11,305 (+4.7%)

$989,000 + $473,000

$1,462,000

2021

$10,794 (+31.8%)

$829,000 + $359,000

$1,188,000

2020

$8,189 (+16.1%)

$758,000 + $318,000

$1,076,000

2019

$7,055 (−6.4%)

$761,000 + $10,000

$771,000

2018

$7,540 (+13.2%)

$761,000 + $10,000

$771,000

2017

$6,660 (+8.2%)

$590,000 + $134,000

$724,000

2016

$6,157 (+18.5%)

$538,000 + $122,000

$660,000

2015

$5,195 (−4.9%)

$489,000 + $107,000

$596,000

2014

$5,464 (+11.2%)

$418,000 + $93,000

$511,000

2013

$4,914 (+14.6%)

$403,000 + $88,000

$491,000

2012

$4,289 (+3.2%)

$367,000 + $65,000

$432,000

2011

$4,154 (+4.1%)

$332,000 + $66,000

$398,000

2010

$3,990 (−5.9%)

$332,000 + $79,000

$411,000

2009

$4,238

$358,000 + $140,000

$498,000

Tax history for 4730 W Ruffner St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,760 (+9.9%)

$1,033,000 + $255,000

$1,288,000

2025

$12,515 (−4.4%)

$1,033,000 + $255,000

$1,288,000

2024

$13,084 (+2.8%)

$1,013,000 + $245,000

$1,258,000

2023

$12,733 (+12.6%)

$1,054,000 + $290,000

$1,344,000

2022

$11,305 (+4.7%)

$989,000 + $473,000

$1,462,000

2021

$10,794 (+31.8%)

$829,000 + $359,000

$1,188,000

2020

$8,189 (+16.1%)

$758,000 + $318,000

$1,076,000

2019

$7,055 (−6.4%)

$761,000 + $10,000

$771,000

2018

$7,540 (+13.2%)

$761,000 + $10,000

$771,000

2017

$6,660 (+8.2%)

$590,000 + $134,000

$724,000

2016

$6,157 (+18.5%)

$538,000 + $122,000

$660,000

2015

$5,195 (−4.9%)

$489,000 + $107,000

$596,000

2014

$5,464 (+11.2%)

$418,000 + $93,000

$511,000

2013

$4,914 (+14.6%)

$403,000 + $88,000

$491,000

2012

$4,289 (+3.2%)

$367,000 + $65,000

$432,000

2011

$4,154 (+4.1%)

$332,000 + $66,000

$398,000

2010

$3,990 (−5.9%)

$332,000 + $79,000

$411,000

2009

$4,238

$358,000 + $140,000

$498,000

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,722 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,600

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

503530 1005

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Mar 26, 2022 • Final

Side sewer

Repair an existing side sewer. No work will be performed in the right-of-way.

Plumbing

Mar 23, 2022 • Final

Master use

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Addition

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: None

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Beds Upper: 1
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 2

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Upper

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Dining Room, Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,300
Style Code: 11 - 1 1/2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cabana/Gazebo
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2232
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,660
Tax Year: 2017

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: SPU
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: SPU
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Electric

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From Magnolia Blvd W, head toward W Armour St and turn left onto 43rd Ave W, then take a slight left onto W Ruffner St.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,722 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 503530 1005

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area: 1,300
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1300
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1300
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Lawton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

McClure Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Ballard High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98199

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.19M – $1.44M

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