Google street view image for 5344 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA 98178

Off market apr 1998 for $158K

$734,828

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,269/mo

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2 ba

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2,600

sq ft

5344 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA 98178

About this home

5344 S Ruggles St is a 2,600 square foot house on a 9,479 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on April 27, 1998 for $158,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $734,828.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

9,479 sq ftLot Size

$283Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$734,828

$577K since sold in April 1998$1,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 11.3% higher than the average sale price ($660K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$610,000
A
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SOLD JUN 8, 2026
$730,000
B
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SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$675,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,680 sq ft
10434 59th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$680,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,620 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$680,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,184 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$585,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,690 sq ft
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Market trends in Rainier Beach, WA

Last updated September 2026

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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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Sale history for 5344 S Ruggles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,527 (+9.1%)

$324,000 + $335,000

$659,000

2025

$6,897 (+7.7%)

$324,000 + $335,000

$659,000

2024

$6,404 (+0.8%)

$229,000 + $418,000

$647,000

2023

$6,352 (+11.1%)

$195,000 + $411,000

$606,000

2022

$5,716 (+4.5%)

$195,000 + $481,000

$676,000

2021

$5,468 (+2.5%)

$163,000 + $392,000

$555,000

2020

$5,337 (+14.3%)

$148,000 + $356,000

$504,000

2019

$4,669 (+7.4%)

$153,000 + $330,000

$483,000

2018

$4,346 (+18.6%)

$153,000 + $330,000

$483,000

2017

$3,663 (+10.0%)

$124,000 + $266,000

$390,000

2016

$3,330 (+17.7%)

$110,000 + $226,000

$336,000

2015

$2,830 (+13.7%)

$98,000 + $200,000

$298,000

2014

$2,489 (−22.5%)

$85,000 + $171,000

$256,000

2013

$3,211 (+3.9%)

$74,000 + $128,000

$202,000

2012

$3,089 (−4.6%)

$103,000 + $167,000

$270,000

2011

$3,237 (+21.7%)

$122,000 + $181,000

$303,000

2010

$2,660 (−5.4%)

$122,000 + $142,000

$264,000

2009

$2,811

$111,000 + $208,000

$319,000

Tax history for 5344 S Ruggles St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,527 (+9.1%)

$324,000 + $335,000

$659,000

2025

$6,897 (+7.7%)

$324,000 + $335,000

$659,000

2024

$6,404 (+0.8%)

$229,000 + $418,000

$647,000

2023

$6,352 (+11.1%)

$195,000 + $411,000

$606,000

2022

$5,716 (+4.5%)

$195,000 + $481,000

$676,000

2021

$5,468 (+2.5%)

$163,000 + $392,000

$555,000

2020

$5,337 (+14.3%)

$148,000 + $356,000

$504,000

2019

$4,669 (+7.4%)

$153,000 + $330,000

$483,000

2018

$4,346 (+18.6%)

$153,000 + $330,000

$483,000

2017

$3,663 (+10.0%)

$124,000 + $266,000

$390,000

2016

$3,330 (+17.7%)

$110,000 + $226,000

$336,000

2015

$2,830 (+13.7%)

$98,000 + $200,000

$298,000

2014

$2,489 (−22.5%)

$85,000 + $171,000

$256,000

2013

$3,211 (+3.9%)

$74,000 + $128,000

$202,000

2012

$3,089 (−4.6%)

$103,000 + $167,000

$270,000

2011

$3,237 (+21.7%)

$122,000 + $181,000

$303,000

2010

$2,660 (−5.4%)

$122,000 + $142,000

$264,000

2009

$2,811

$111,000 + $208,000

$319,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jun 17, 2023 • Final

Side sewer

Repair a side sewer line, including excavation under a concrete patio to replace a section of pipe. Install pipe lining on the property. No work will be performed in the right-of-way.

Plumbing

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Add key fobs, receivers, and a door sensor to a residential building.

Electrical

Ev charger

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

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,300
Basement Finish: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ELWOOD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 2,600
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,300
Building Sq. Ft: 2,600
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: ELWOOD ADD W 2 FT OF 10 & ALL OF 11 & E 36 FT OF 12 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 10-11-12

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 9,479
Legal Lot Number: 10
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.2176
Zoning Code: NR2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,479 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 232880 0051

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

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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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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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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Estimated sale price

$699,000 – $846,000

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