Listed by Gordy Marks • RE/MAX Northwest. Bought with Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc.
Off market jul 2019 for $649K
$855,595
Est. refi paymentEst. refi$4,026/mo
4
bd
•
1.5 ba
•
1,560
sq ft
740 N 97th St, Seattle, WA 98103
About this home
Retro Vintage charmer on the market for the first time in 50 years! Super clean home on huge level lot with tons of potential! Detached garage with extra finished shop/hobby room. Freshly painted exterior. This home is clean as a whistle and ready for its new owner. View potential with a second story addition. Awesome location just a short walk to Green Lake and all the fun! This is a commuter's dream!
Single-familyProperty Type
1947Year Built
6,356 sq ftLot Size
$548Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Gordy Marks• RE/MAX Northwest
Listed by • RE/MAX Northwest
Bought with Vicki Seelig• Wilson Realty Exchange, Inc.
Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #781902
Redfin Estimate
$855,595
$206K since sold in July 2019$30K since September
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
This home's estimate is 5.3% lower than the average sale price ($903K) of 6 comparable homes.
Spacious rooms on the main level. Upstairs has a half bath, one good sized bedroom and a smaller room with lower ceilings. Huge family room off of the kitchen. Nice flat backyard leads to detached garage/hobby room/laundry room.
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Brandi Ault
Redfin Associate agent • Broker
Sale history for 740 N 97th St
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Jul 12, 2019
Sold
$649,500
$416/sq ft
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #781902
May 22, 2015
Sold (MLS) (Sold)
$505,000
$324/sq ft
May 17, 2015
Pending
—
May 8, 2015
Listed (Active)
$389,950
$250/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,613 (+9.4%)
$560,000 + $226,000
$786,000
2025
$7,873 (+13.4%)
$560,000 + $226,000
$786,000
2024
$6,942 (+2.2%)
$545,000 + $226,000
$771,000
2023
$6,794 (+4.3%)
$520,000 + $166,000
$686,000
2022
$6,513 (+11.7%)
$465,000 + $287,000
$752,000
2021
$5,831
$424,000 + $240,000
$664,000
2020
$5,827 (+315.0%)
$354,000 + $206,000
$560,000
2019
$1,404 (−4.9%)
$339,000 + $248,000
$587,000
2018
$1,476 (−2.2%)
$339,000 + $248,000
$587,000
2017
$1,509 (+0.9%)
$249,000 + $323,000
$572,000
2016
$1,495 (+31.5%)
$210,000 + $272,000
$482,000
2015
$1,137 (−4.9%)
$191,000 + $247,000
$438,000
2014
$1,195 (−0.5%)
$171,000 + $215,000
$386,000
2013
$1,202 (−37.4%)
$156,000 + $195,000
$351,000
2012
$1,919 (+7.0%)
$156,000 + $156,000
$312,000
2011
$1,794 (+4.9%)
$183,000 + $180,000
$363,000
2010
$1,711 (+12.1%)
$157,000 + $160,000
$317,000
2009
$1,526
$185,000 + $198,000
$383,000
Tax history for 740 N 97th St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,613 (+9.4%)
$560,000 + $226,000
$786,000
2025
$7,873 (+13.4%)
$560,000 + $226,000
$786,000
2024
$6,942 (+2.2%)
$545,000 + $226,000
$771,000
2023
$6,794 (+4.3%)
$520,000 + $166,000
$686,000
2022
$6,513 (+11.7%)
$465,000 + $287,000
$752,000
2021
$5,831
$424,000 + $240,000
$664,000
2020
$5,827 (+315.0%)
$354,000 + $206,000
$560,000
2019
$1,404 (−4.9%)
$339,000 + $248,000
$587,000
2018
$1,476 (−2.2%)
$339,000 + $248,000
$587,000
2017
$1,509 (+0.9%)
$249,000 + $323,000
$572,000
2016
$1,495 (+31.5%)
$210,000 + $272,000
$482,000
2015
$1,137 (−4.9%)
$191,000 + $247,000
$438,000
2014
$1,195 (−0.5%)
$171,000 + $215,000
$386,000
2013
$1,202 (−37.4%)
$156,000 + $195,000
$351,000
2012
$1,919 (+7.0%)
$156,000 + $156,000
$312,000
2011
$1,794 (+4.9%)
$183,000 + $180,000
$363,000
2010
$1,711 (+12.1%)
$157,000 + $160,000
$317,000
2009
$1,526
$185,000 + $198,000
$383,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Mar 3, 2026 • Active
Single-family/duplex furnace
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: AURORA HEIGHTS ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,560
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,190
Building Sq. Ft: 1,560
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: AURORA HEIGHTS ADD 20 & E 10 FT OF 21 PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 20-21
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,356
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1459
Zoning Code: NR3
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: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 6,356 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 030600 0429
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Viewlands Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Robert Eagle Staff Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Ingraham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
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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
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 • 98103
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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
$813,000 – $984,000
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