Listed by Dorothy Driver Hutchinson • Windermere R E Mount Baker. Bought with Prudential NW Realty Assoc.

Off market aug 2003 for $300K

$810,531

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,960/mo

•

2,880

sq ft

5920 S Prentice St, Seattle, WA 98178

About this home

Custom-built one owner home w/ lots of special features. Well-designed open floor plan, hardwoods, sunny breakfst nook w/ plenty of cabinets,sub-zero frig & pass-thru to dining area. Lrg Master bdrm w/ triple closets, pretty tile bth, custom vanity. Basmt finshd w/ state-of-the-art canning kitchen, recrm w/frpl,retro bar, 2 bdrms, 3rd tile bth. Laundry rm is huge w/ built-in craft/sewing/hobby center. Deck overlooks beautifly landscaped yrd & patio, peek a boo Lake view. Truly one of a kind.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Dorothy Driver Hutchinson • Windermere R E Mount Baker

Listed by Joe Easterday • Windermere R E Mount Baker

Bought with • Prudential NW Realty Assoc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #23096163

Redfin Estimate

$810,531

$511K since sold in August 2003$13K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 1.1% lower than the average sale price ($820K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 19, 2026
$750,400
A
6 beds2 baths2,400 sq ft
5339 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$749,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,250 sq ft
10750 66th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD APR 10, 2026
$825,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,210 sq ft
10230 62nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$1,150,000
D
5 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
10054 Waters Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$833,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,470 sq ft
10400 60th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$610,000
F
4 beds2 baths1,880 sq ft
5163 S Augusta St, Seattle, WA 98178
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Market trends in Rainier Beach, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$610K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

5 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 5920 S Prentice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,999 (+23.0%)

$375,000 + $349,000

$724,000

2025

$6,503 (+8.4%)

$375,000 + $349,000

$724,000

2024

$6,000 (+0.6%)

$209,000 + $413,000

$622,000

2023

$5,966 (+11.2%)

$178,000 + $404,000

$582,000

2022

$5,365 (+4.5%)

$178,000 + $472,000

$650,000

2021

$5,133 (+2.4%)

$149,000 + $385,000

$534,000

2020

$5,015 (+7.7%)

$136,000 + $349,000

$485,000

2019

$4,658 (+7.4%)

$132,000 + $366,000

$498,000

2018

$4,337 (+19.0%)

$132,000 + $366,000

$498,000

2017

$3,644 (+10.0%)

$107,000 + $295,000

$402,000

2016

$3,314 (+18.3%)

$95,000 + $251,000

$346,000

2015

$2,802 (+13.6%)

$85,000 + $222,000

$307,000

2014

$2,466 (−12.8%)

$74,000 + $189,000

$263,000

2013

$2,829 (−6.3%)

$65,000 + $143,000

$208,000

2012

$3,018 (−4.9%)

$101,000 + $140,000

$241,000

2011

$3,173 (+7.3%)

$119,000 + $184,000

$303,000

2010

$2,958 (−8.1%)

$119,000 + $184,000

$303,000

2009

$3,220

$102,000 + $275,000

$377,000

Tax history for 5920 S Prentice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,999 (+23.0%)

$375,000 + $349,000

$724,000

2025

$6,503 (+8.4%)

$375,000 + $349,000

$724,000

2024

$6,000 (+0.6%)

$209,000 + $413,000

$622,000

2023

$5,966 (+11.2%)

$178,000 + $404,000

$582,000

2022

$5,365 (+4.5%)

$178,000 + $472,000

$650,000

2021

$5,133 (+2.4%)

$149,000 + $385,000

$534,000

2020

$5,015 (+7.7%)

$136,000 + $349,000

$485,000

2019

$4,658 (+7.4%)

$132,000 + $366,000

$498,000

2018

$4,337 (+19.0%)

$132,000 + $366,000

$498,000

2017

$3,644 (+10.0%)

$107,000 + $295,000

$402,000

2016

$3,314 (+18.3%)

$95,000 + $251,000

$346,000

2015

$2,802 (+13.6%)

$85,000 + $222,000

$307,000

2014

$2,466 (−12.8%)

$74,000 + $189,000

$263,000

2013

$2,829 (−6.3%)

$65,000 + $143,000

$208,000

2012

$3,018 (−4.9%)

$101,000 + $140,000

$241,000

2011

$3,173 (+7.3%)

$119,000 + $184,000

$303,000

2010

$2,958 (−8.1%)

$119,000 + $184,000

$303,000

2009

$3,220

$102,000 + $275,000

$377,000

*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

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,840

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

039300 0090

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Jul 25, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system on a residential building.

Electrical

Solar

Jul 25, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Replace the main service panel and perform electrical service work.

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: 1
Has Carport
Carport Spaces: 1

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
# of Beds Lower: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 5

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

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

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wet Bar, Dining Room, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Slate, Vinyl
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Flat, Torch Down

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,880
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 18 & E 10ft. Lot 19
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Partially,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,003
Tax Year: 2002

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Oil
Water Heater Location: elec
Water Heater Type: elec

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: From Renton Av S., South on S Prentice, Follow around to house on Right.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 039300 0090

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Sunday, July 13, 2003

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 2,880
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2880
MLS Square Footage Source: King County Records
Building Area Total: 2880
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Balch's Lake Wind
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Emerson Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

3/10

Aki Kurose Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

7/10

Rainier Beach High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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, 13 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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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

$771,000 – $933,000

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