OFF MARKET

Listed by Julie Seaborn • Coldwell Banker Danforth. Bought with Keller Williams West Sound.

Off market nov 2024 for $601K

$584,493

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,536/mo

•

2,200

sq ft

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.

Single-familyProperty Type

1918Year Built

10,605 sq ftLot Size

$266Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Julie Seaborn • Coldwell Banker Danforth

Bought with Kati Davis • Keller Williams West Sound

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2300147

Redfin Estimate

$584,493

$17K since sold in November 2024$4,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 28% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 11, 2026
$475,000
A
3 beds1 bath2,150 sq ft
5360 S Wallace Unit A & B, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$295,000
B
2 beds1 bath1,210 sq ft
4230 S 116th St, Tukwila, WA 98168
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SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$370,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,510 sq ft
10231 Beacon Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98178
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SOLD APR 3, 2026
$500,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,010 sq ft
10904 49th Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98178
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 17, 2026
$625,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,912 sq ft
5357 S 120th St, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$475,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,100 sq ft
4036 S 119th St, Tukwila, WA 98168
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Market trends in Rainier Beach, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.8%

+1.3% MoM

Median sale price

$630K

$93K MoM

Avg. days on market

25d

18 days MoM

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6 MoM

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Sale history for 5171 S Ruggles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,242 (+4.3%)

$300,000 + $224,000

$524,000

2025

$5,986 (+7.8%)

$300,000 + $224,000

$524,000

2024

$5,551 (+0.9%)

$224,000 + $316,000

$540,000

2023

$5,500 (+10.9%)

$191,000 + $315,000

$506,000

2022

$4,959 (+5.0%)

$191,000 + $374,000

$565,000

2021

$4,721 (+2.8%)

$160,000 + $304,000

$464,000

2020

$4,595 (+5.4%)

$146,000 + $275,000

$421,000

2019

$4,360 (+7.3%)

$151,000 + $292,000

$443,000

2018

$4,064 (+18.6%)

$151,000 + $292,000

$443,000

2017

$3,428 (+10.0%)

$122,000 + $236,000

$358,000

2016

$3,116 (+17.8%)

$108,000 + $200,000

$308,000

2015

$2,646 (+13.5%)

$96,000 + $177,000

$273,000

2014

$2,332 (−16.9%)

$83,000 + $151,000

$234,000

2013

$2,807 (+4.0%)

$73,000 + $112,000

$185,000

2012

$2,700 (−4.5%)

$110,000 + $120,000

$230,000

2011

$2,828 (+7.7%)

$130,000 + $129,000

$259,000

2010

$2,626 (−11.4%)

$130,000 + $129,000

$259,000

2009

$2,966

$116,000 + $221,000

$337,000

Tax history for 5171 S Ruggles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$6,242 (+4.3%)

$300,000 + $224,000

$524,000

2025

$5,986 (+7.8%)

$300,000 + $224,000

$524,000

2024

$5,551 (+0.9%)

$224,000 + $316,000

$540,000

2023

$5,500 (+10.9%)

$191,000 + $315,000

$506,000

2022

$4,959 (+5.0%)

$191,000 + $374,000

$565,000

2021

$4,721 (+2.8%)

$160,000 + $304,000

$464,000

2020

$4,595 (+5.4%)

$146,000 + $275,000

$421,000

2019

$4,360 (+7.3%)

$151,000 + $292,000

$443,000

2018

$4,064 (+18.6%)

$151,000 + $292,000

$443,000

2017

$3,428 (+10.0%)

$122,000 + $236,000

$358,000

2016

$3,116 (+17.8%)

$108,000 + $200,000

$308,000

2015

$2,646 (+13.5%)

$96,000 + $177,000

$273,000

2014

$2,332 (−16.9%)

$83,000 + $151,000

$234,000

2013

$2,807 (+4.0%)

$73,000 + $112,000

$185,000

2012

$2,700 (−4.5%)

$110,000 + $120,000

$230,000

2011

$2,828 (+7.7%)

$130,000 + $129,000

$259,000

2010

$2,626 (−11.4%)

$130,000 + $129,000

$259,000

2009

$2,966

$116,000 + $221,000

$337,000

*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

10,605 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,300

Year built

1918

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

547620 0045

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

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

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

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

Rainier View

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Aki Kurose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi

7/10

Rainier Beach High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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

6 days above 87° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

9 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98178

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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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1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$556,000 – $673,000

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