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Property Description
Nestled on a quiet street in the heart of Maple Leaf, this Mid-Century 2 story home will surprise and delight! Sitting on a hill overlooking an expansive view toward the Cascades. Enveloped among lush landscaping with an invitation for bird watching, gardening and peaceful living. This is a true urban retreat! 2 types of producing grapes arbors, gorgeous roses and a delightful light/bright potting shed. (A possible catio?) Song birds will awaken you as you prepare for your day! From the dining area, you'll find French doors leading to a spacious patio - great for entertaining with a covered BBQ area. Beautiful recently refinished hardwood flooring upstairs, new laminate flooring downstairs. 3 refreshed bedrooms on upper floor with updated main bathroom/office/guest bedroom on lower level with convenient bathroom. Two living rooms each with their own fireplaces for those chilly evenings providing comfort and tranquility. This is a well maintained home with a newer high efficiency furnace (2018), newer roof (2016) with extra insulation added for energy efficiency, newer water heater (2020) and appliances. This home is wired for high-speed fiber optic internet. Conveniently located two blocks to Sacajawea Elementary, minutes to Link Rail at Northgate and Roosevelt Link Rail, Sound Transit, restaurants, cafes, and an abundance of parks. Your urban oasis awaits!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1542 NE 96th St
General
- Sold For: $875,000
- Taxes: $7,955 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2541201
- Added to Site: 60 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Skylight(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Additional Information
- Amenities: Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 710 - North Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Maple Leaf
- Building Name: Stixruds Hillcrest Villa TRS
- Driving Directions: From 15th Ave NE, go East on NE 97th Street, South on 17th Ave NE, up the hill (West) on NE 96th Street. Home is on the right. GPS works !
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Sacajawea
- Middle School: Jane Addams
- High School: Nathan Hale High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Flat, See Remarks
- Entry Location: Split
- Square Feet: 1,700
- Finished Total: 1,700 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1959
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountains, Partial, Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1562
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,803
- Lot Size Source: LS
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope, Terraces
- Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,955
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 8024202040
- Block: 11
- Lot Number: 19-20
Listed by Suzanne M. Kohl | Windermere Real Estate Central | (425) 823-4600
Sold by Amie Stewart | Compass and Sinclair Malcolm | Compass
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Schools
Schools serving 1542 NE 96th St
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sacajawea Elementary School, Seattle, WA 9501 20th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Jane Addams Middle School 11051 34th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Nathan Hale High School 10750 30th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125 | 9-12 | 1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1542 NE 96th St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/28/2026
Sold
$875,000
-2.23%
MLS
6/18/2026
Listed
$895,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1542 NE 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98115 (MLS# 2541201) is a Single Family property that was sold at $875,000 on July 28, 2026. Want to learn more about 1542 NE 96th Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Seattle? You can browse all Seattle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

