OFF MARKET

Listed by Tom Maider • Windermere Real Estate Midtown. Bought with Berkshire Hathaway HS SP.

Off Market Apr 2022 for $2.2M

$2,686,622

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $840/mo

•

3,740

sq ft

5540 NE Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 98105

About this home

The perfect opportunity to create your dream home in the iconic Windermere neighborhood has just arrived! Perched high above the street, this stately mid century modern home offers peaceful privacy amid a lush landscape. Huge south-facing picture windows offer tons of light as you gaze over the expansive territorial view and glimpses of the lake. All the rooms you desire are on one floor, with tons of bonus space on the lower level. Wonderful entertainment spaces in the bright backyard, complete with in-ground pool. So close to all the benefits of Windermere Beach Club, including tennis, playground and year-round access to the lake.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$718Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Tom Maider • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Listed by Brad Knowles • Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Bought with Brie Backus • Berkshire Hathaway HS SP

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1896408

Redfin Estimate

$2,686,622

$457K since sold in April 2022$160K since August

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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($2.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,750,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,700 sq ft
4934 Purdue Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,605,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,450 sq ft
5720 59th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
SOLD OCT 1, 2025
$2,500,000
C
3 beds3 baths3,470 sq ft
5159 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,260,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,180 sq ft
6016 NE Keswick Dr, Seattle, WA 98105
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,640,000
E
5 beds3 baths4,283 sq ft
5716 Ann Arbor Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN APR 28, 2026
$1,650,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,350 sq ft
5218 Ivanhoe Pl NE, Seattle, WA 98105

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$5,534/mo

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Market trends in Windermere, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.4%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$102K MoM

Avg. days on market

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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Sale history for 5540 NE Windermere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,065 (+12.5%)

$1,956,000 + $670,000

$2,626,000

2025

$24,950 (+15.7%)

$1,956,000 + $670,000

$2,626,000

2024

$21,570 (−3.6%)

$1,792,000 + $710,000

$2,502,000

2023

$22,380 (+16.3%)

$1,664,000 + $497,000

$2,161,000

2022

$19,239 (+15.7%)

$1,585,000 + $939,000

$2,524,000

2021

$16,635 (−1.4%)

$1,303,000 + $674,000

$1,977,000

2020

$16,878 (+12.0%)

$1,105,000 + $503,000

$1,608,000

2019

$15,069 (−3.4%)

$1,070,000 + $576,000

$1,646,000

2018

$15,597 (+7.9%)

$1,070,000 + $576,000

$1,646,000

2017

$14,451 (+2.3%)

$969,000 + $521,000

$1,490,000

2016

$14,122 (+11.9%)

$930,000 + $500,000

$1,430,000

2015

$12,625 (+5.2%)

$915,000 + $456,000

$1,371,000

2014

$12,005 (+2.4%)

$836,000 + $417,000

$1,253,000

2013

$11,725 (+11.8%)

$720,000 + $358,000

$1,078,000

2012

$10,488 (+3.4%)

$720,000 + $317,000

$1,037,000

2011

$10,138 (+5.4%)

$525,000 + $454,000

$979,000

2010

$9,620 (−3.8%)

$525,000 + $473,000

$998,000

2009

$9,999

$618,000 + $563,000

$1,181,000

Tax history for 5540 NE Windermere Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,065 (+12.5%)

$1,956,000 + $670,000

$2,626,000

2025

$24,950 (+15.7%)

$1,956,000 + $670,000

$2,626,000

2024

$21,570 (−3.6%)

$1,792,000 + $710,000

$2,502,000

2023

$22,380 (+16.3%)

$1,664,000 + $497,000

$2,161,000

2022

$19,239 (+15.7%)

$1,585,000 + $939,000

$2,524,000

2021

$16,635 (−1.4%)

$1,303,000 + $674,000

$1,977,000

2020

$16,878 (+12.0%)

$1,105,000 + $503,000

$1,608,000

2019

$15,069 (−3.4%)

$1,070,000 + $576,000

$1,646,000

2018

$15,597 (+7.9%)

$1,070,000 + $576,000

$1,646,000

2017

$14,451 (+2.3%)

$969,000 + $521,000

$1,490,000

2016

$14,122 (+11.9%)

$930,000 + $500,000

$1,430,000

2015

$12,625 (+5.2%)

$915,000 + $456,000

$1,371,000

2014

$12,005 (+2.4%)

$836,000 + $417,000

$1,253,000

2013

$11,725 (+11.8%)

$720,000 + $358,000

$1,078,000

2012

$10,488 (+3.4%)

$720,000 + $317,000

$1,037,000

2011

$10,138 (+5.4%)

$525,000 + $454,000

$979,000

2010

$9,620 (−3.8%)

$525,000 + $473,000

$998,000

2009

$9,999

$618,000 + $563,000

$1,181,000

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,620

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

947120 0535

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Dec 30, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a new mini-split heat pump.

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

Jul 23, 2024 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install electrical wiring for a whole house remodel.

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
# of Fireplaces Main: 1
# of Fireplaces Lower: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Central A/C, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Cedar Shake

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick

Pool Information
Pool Type: In-Ground
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric,Oil
Sq. Ft. Finished: 3,070
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 670
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Lot Information
Lot Number: 4
MLS Lot Size Source: tax records
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Patio
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3591
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,635
Tax Year: 2021

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Oil

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Sand Point Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Eckstein Mid
High School: Roosevelt High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From Sandpoint Way, turn onto NE Windermere Rd. House is on the left side of the street.
Topography: PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Community Waterfront/Pvt Beach

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 947120 0535

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
On Market Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 3,070
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 3740
MLS Square Footage Source: realist
Building Area Total: 3740
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Sand Point Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Eckstein Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

Roosevelt High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 • 98105

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.6 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

$2.55M – $3.09M

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Home values near 5540 NE Windermere Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5527 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,812,845
5557 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4511 Sq. Ft.	$4,533,235

Address	Redfin Estimate
5539 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4160 Sq. Ft.	$3,722,971
5500 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$2,146,230

Address	Redfin Estimate
5547 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3450 Sq. Ft.	$3,451,756
5512 Northeast Windermere Rd, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4330 Sq. Ft.	$3,039,603

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