Listed by Tom Bernard • Windermere Real Estate Co. Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.

Off market jul 2006 for $530K

$1,105,918

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,375/mo

•

2,320

sq ft

511 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103

About this home

Exceptional Craftsman home filled with Old World Charm in a great location just one block from the new Greenwood library, all the exceptional Phinney Ridge restaurants and shops. 4 bedrooms above ground (3up!) with a remodeled, open floorplan and abundant light. Gleaming hardwoods, freshly painted everywhere and impeccably maintained. Full height ceilings in the basement, with one large finished room, give expansion potential. You'll love the private garden oasis and large, detached garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

3,978 sq ftLot Size

$477Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Tom Bernard • Windermere Real Estate Co.

Bought with • John L. Scott, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #26089447

Redfin Estimate

$1,105,918

$576K since sold in July 2006$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 6.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.04M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$1,060,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,170 sq ft
507 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 20, 2026
$1,212,500
B
4 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
336 N 83rd St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 30, 2026
$830,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths2,260 sq ft
150 NW 84th St, Seattle, WA 98117
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,185,000
D
5 beds1.5 baths2,330 sq ft
1146 N 78th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$825,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,800 sq ft
511 N 76th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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SOLD APR 22, 2026
$1,110,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,360 sq ft
1114 N 77th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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Market trends in Greenwood, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.9%

1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$747K

$33K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

8 days MoM

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Sale history for 511 N 81st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,511 (+13.9%)

$556,000 + $341,000

$897,000

2025

$8,352 (+4.4%)

$556,000 + $341,000

$897,000

2024

$8,003 (+3.3%)

$632,000 + $212,000

$844,000

2023

$7,746 (+8.3%)

$623,000 + $201,000

$824,000

2022

$7,150 (+4.7%)

$557,000 + $334,000

$891,000

2021

$6,831 (+3.0%)

$487,000 + $268,000

$755,000

2020

$6,633 (+1.1%)

$406,000 + $278,000

$684,000

2019

$6,562 (−2.2%)

$303,000 + $441,000

$744,000

2018

$6,708 (+15.9%)

$303,000 + $441,000

$744,000

2017

$5,788 (+5.9%)

$270,000 + $393,000

$663,000

2016

$5,468 (+12.5%)

$242,000 + $348,000

$590,000

2015

$4,861 (+3.0%)

$224,000 + $321,000

$545,000

2014

$4,719 (+8.2%)

$203,000 + $292,000

$495,000

2013

$4,361 (+3.6%)

$179,000 + $256,000

$435,000

2012

$4,210 (+6.8%)

$207,000 + $187,000

$394,000

2011

$3,942 (+7.1%)

$207,000 + $182,000

$389,000

2010

$3,682 (−5.8%)

$207,000 + $182,000

$389,000

2009

$3,908

$244,000 + $226,000

$470,000

Tax history for 511 N 81st St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,511 (+13.9%)

$556,000 + $341,000

$897,000

2025

$8,352 (+4.4%)

$556,000 + $341,000

$897,000

2024

$8,003 (+3.3%)

$632,000 + $212,000

$844,000

2023

$7,746 (+8.3%)

$623,000 + $201,000

$824,000

2022

$7,150 (+4.7%)

$557,000 + $334,000

$891,000

2021

$6,831 (+3.0%)

$487,000 + $268,000

$755,000

2020

$6,633 (+1.1%)

$406,000 + $278,000

$684,000

2019

$6,562 (−2.2%)

$303,000 + $441,000

$744,000

2018

$6,708 (+15.9%)

$303,000 + $441,000

$744,000

2017

$5,788 (+5.9%)

$270,000 + $393,000

$663,000

2016

$5,468 (+12.5%)

$242,000 + $348,000

$590,000

2015

$4,861 (+3.0%)

$224,000 + $321,000

$545,000

2014

$4,719 (+8.2%)

$203,000 + $292,000

$495,000

2013

$4,361 (+3.6%)

$179,000 + $256,000

$435,000

2012

$4,210 (+6.8%)

$207,000 + $187,000

$394,000

2011

$3,942 (+7.1%)

$207,000 + $182,000

$389,000

2010

$3,682 (−5.8%)

$207,000 + $182,000

$389,000

2009

$3,908

$244,000 + $226,000

$470,000

*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

1.5

Stories

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,978 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,380

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

643050 0037

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Jan 10, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install new exterior electrical outlets and a dedicated outlet on the upper floor.

Electrical

Aug 27, 2021 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Replace the gas furnace.

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.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

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

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Lower

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete

Property Information
Style Code: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 4
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Patio,Shop
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0913
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,624
Tax Year: 2005

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: SEA
Power Company: SEA
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: SEA
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: Greenwood Ave to new Greenwood library at N 81st. East on N 81st to house on south side of street.
Topography: Level,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,380
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 3,978 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 643050 0037

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, June 6, 2006

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2320
Building Area Total: 2320
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Osners Add 02
Structure Type: House

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Schools

Greenwood Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Ingraham High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

8/10

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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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Data from public records.

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515 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,185
528 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$985,681

Address	Redfin Estimate
504 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,485,783
506 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1010 Sq. Ft.	$643,123

Address	Redfin Estimate
530 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1070 Sq. Ft.	$765,014
508 North 81st St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$761,487

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