This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($628K) of 6 comparable homes.
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5171 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA 98178
About this home
This home is magnificent! The setting is a bird lovers paradise! Close to the freeway, but yet private and verdant. It is a must see to believe. Unique, charming, lovely. Two bedrooms upstairs, one is huge and spans most of the area. The main floor features a spacious, open living room with adjoining area. Plus a fabulous kitchen with eat in space and room for a table. It feels and lives larger than the 2200sqft. The windows everywhere are huge which makes it feel bright and open. Plus, you are completely surrounded by trees! The basement has a utility room with space for lots of ideas.

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Last updated August 2026
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- $1,350,0004 beds3 baths2,650 sq ft12442 83rd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178Justin Cicero • Real Broker LLC
- $649,0002 beds1 bath1,280 sq ft10808 Lake Ridge Dr S, Seattle, WA 98178Jeannette Westcott • KW Greater Seattle
- $555,0003 beds2 baths1,540 sq ft8553 S 123rd Pl, Seattle, WA 98178Kimberly Tso • Western Homes Realty
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$415,0002 beds2.5 baths1,000 sq ft13005 64th Ave S Unit A106, Seattle, WA 98178Miao Sui • Windermere Real Estate/M2, LLC
- $674,9994 beds3.5 baths1,830 sq ft13126 83rd Ln S, Seattle, WA 98178Navita Somani • Skyline Properties, Inc.
- $520,0003 beds1 bath960 sq ft7212 S 128th St, Seattle, WA 98178J Jackson • Windermere R E Mount Baker
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Sale history for 5171 S Ruggles St
$273/sq ft
$227/sq ft
$130/sq ft
$36/sq ft
$22/sq ft
Tax history for 5171 S Ruggles St
*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
Replace a 3-ton heat pump.
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.
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: Driveway, RV Parking
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- # of Beds Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Possible: 2
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Main Level Bathrooms (Total): 1
- # of Full Baths (Main): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Lower
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Bonus Room
- Room Level: Lower
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: Partially Finished
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating Information: Heat Pump
- Has Cooling
- Cooling Information: Heat Pump
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Hardwood, Water Heater
- Appliances: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Appliances Included: Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
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
- Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 900
- Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Number: 9
- MLS Lot Size Source: CoreLogic
- Site Features: High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Propane,RV Parking,Shop
- Lot Features: Adjacent to Public Land, Dead End Street, Open Space, Secluded
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2435
- Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,551
- Tax Year: 2024
- Financial Information
- Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
- Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water Heater Type: Electric
Location
- School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Location Information
- Bus Line Nearby: true
- Directions: Up private drive - google directions are great.
- Community Information
- Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,300
- Stories: 1.5
- Lot Size: 10,605 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1918
- Year Renovated: —
- County: King County
- APN: 547620 0045
Other
- Listing Information
- Mls Status: Sold
- Listing Date Information
- Offers Review Date: Friday, October 18, 2024
- On Market Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
- Green Information
- Power Production Type: Electric
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1,300
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 2200
- MLS Square Footage Source: CoreLogic
- Building Area Total: 2200
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Building Name: Merricks Acre Tracts
- Year Built Effective: 1918
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: One
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6 days above 87° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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