Listed by Kim Newton • Century 21 North Homes Realty.

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$8,500,000

Est. $51,151/mo —

•

4,575

sq ft

4751 &4733 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199

About this home

An extraordinary and exceedingly rare waterfront compound in Magnolia, offering an unparalleled combination of privacy, scale and flexibility. Set across five contiguous waterfront lots with coveted no-bank access, this exceptional property includes a main residence, three detached accessory dwelling units and a studio- creating a truly unique opportunity for multi-generational living, a private legacy estate, or income- producing rentals. The four structures offer a total of 5 bedrooms, 4 ¾ bathrooms, 6151 sq ft of living space, all surrounded by the tranquility and beauty of the waterfront. Enjoy the serenity of waterfront living while remaining just minutes from downtown Seattle and the natural beauty of Discovery Park. A rare opportunity to own an expansive waterfront estate in Seattle's most sought after neighborhoods. Truly a must-see property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1942Year Built

1.35 acresLot Size

$1,858Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Kim Newton • Century 21 North Homes Realty

Listed by Paul Blacksmith • CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty

Listing updated: Oct 1, 2026 at 02:25pm

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2587601

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$51,151 per month

Principal and interest$47,547

Property taxes

$2,471

HOA dues

Home insurance

$1,133

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lawton Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

McClure Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

8/10

Ballard High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

9/10

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About

Briarcliff

Briarcliff, located between Magnolia Bluff and Interbay, is a residential and hillside Seattle neighborhood with blufftop views and winding, tree-lined streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Briarcliff viewpoint pullouts along Magnolia Boulevard W, where walkers pause over Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. Mid-century homes and contemporary rebuilds sit on steep lots, with quiet lanes that feel set apart from the city grid. The shoreline edge reads as open space, with trails and beach access shaping daily routines. Nearby cultural anchors such as the Seattle Center and the Olympic Sculpture Park add a gallery-and-performance counterpoint to the calm streetscape.

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Market insights

4751 &4733 W Ruffner St · $8,500,000

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $967,998. (89% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Built-in vacuum
Ceiling fans
Dining room
Two wood-burning fireplaces
French doors
Pantry
Sauna
Skylights
Vaulted ceilings
Walk-in closet
Wired for generator
Daylight, finished basement
Accessory dwelling unit with one bedroom and one bathroom

Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 1 on the upper level, 1 on the main level, and 1 on the lower level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, 1 three-quarter bathroom, and 1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/range
Trash compactor

Laundry & utility
Utility room on the lower level

Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Slate
Carpet

Heating & cooling
Wall furnace
No cooling

Sale and tax history for 4751 &4733 W Ruffner St

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$34,263 (+10.3%)

$2,371,000 + $1,015,000

$3,386,000

2025

$31,050 (+81.7%)

$2,371,000 + $1,015,000

$3,386,000

2024

$17,090 (+2.9%)

$2,325,000 + $981,000

$3,306,000

2023

$16,615 (+11.4%)

$927,000 + $783,000

$1,710,000

2022

$14,921 (+5.0%)

$870,000 + $990,000

$1,860,000

2021

$14,206 (−2.9%)

$729,000 + $799,000

$1,528,000

2020

$14,637 (+14.8%)

$667,000 + $716,000

$1,383,000

2019

$12,751 (−2.7%)

$670,000 + $731,000

$1,401,000

2018

$13,111 (+13.2%)

$670,000 + $731,000

$1,401,000

2017

$11,578 (+8.2%)

$465,000 + $795,000

$1,260,000

2016

$10,700 (+18.6%)

$424,000 + $724,000

$1,148,000

2015

$9,023 (−7.2%)

$386,000 + $650,000

$1,036,000

2014

$9,727 (−1.3%)

$330,000 + $558,000

$888,000

2013

$9,853 (+1.8%)

$318,000 + $558,000

$876,000

2012

$9,675 (+3.1%)

$318,000 + $558,000

$876,000

2011

$9,384 (+4.1%)

$480,000 + $436,000

$916,000

2010

$9,012 (−5.9%)

$480,000 + $465,000

$945,000

2009

$9,578

$517,000 + $627,000

$1,144,000

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.41 Acres

Year renovated

1987

Finished Sq. Ft.

3,690

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

3,690

Year built

1942

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

503530 1029

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Nov 18, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install new electrical circuits for a tankless water heater.

Electrical

Plumbing

Water heater

Nov 18, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps.

Electrical

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.

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

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

31/ 100

Low sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

4.2 hrs

1.4 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 4751 &4733 W Ruffner St

$8,194,542

$305K under list price of $8.50M

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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.0M to $3.2M.

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smaller lot
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smaller lot
63 years newer
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smaller lot
7 years newer
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Listing provided by nwmls
$1277/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $6,533 per month, based on comparable rentals

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