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Property Description
Meet your dream home. This brilliant storybook-yellow 1928 masterpiece is perched on the coveted West slope of historic Phinney Ridge! Perfectly positioned half a block from the Woodland Park Zoo, this sun-drenched sanctuary places you at the ultimate urban crossroads of Green Lake, Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard & Greenwood. Step inside to 1,530 sq ft of pure timeless character. Classic cove ceilings, glowing original hardwoods & exquisite vintage styling pair beautifully w/ incredible natural light. The versatile layout features 3 charming bedrooms, 1.75 baths & an expansive 930 sq ft unfinished basement just bursting w/ potential for your creative lifestyle or equity-building ideas. Serious peace of mind comes with essential modern updates, including a brand-new roof, crisp paint inside & out, structural earthquake retrofitting, new H2O supply line, new stair rails w/ lighting & more! The real magic unfolds on your front & back entertaining decks. Pour a favorite beverage & soak in daily, the jaw-dropping panoramic views stretching over Ballard, across the sparkling Puget Sound & out to the majestic Olympic Mountains. Sip coffee to the distant sound of monkeys, lions, tigers & bears, stroll to Red Mill Burgers, or grab artisan ingredients at Marketime Foods. Whimsical, joyful, yet thoroughly grounded & rock-solid, this iconic yellow gem is a rare, neighborhood-defining treasure ready for its next lucky chapter, enjoyed and celebrated by you! Welcome home to Phinney Ridge!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5006 Greenwood Ave N
General
- Sold For: $1,200,000
- Taxes: $10,181 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2545540
- Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Short Term: Yes
Interior
- Interior Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 2
- Upper - 3/4 Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 705 - Ballard/Greenlake
- County: King
- Subdivision: Phinney Ridge
- Driving Directions: From Phinney Ave N, Turn West on N. 51st St., Left/South on Greenwood Ave N and home will be second to last on your left (Yellow Garage).
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified)
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,460
- Finished Total: 1,530 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 930 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountains, Sound
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0781
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,400
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope, Steep Slope
- Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $10,181
- Tax Year: 2026
- 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: 9523100470
Listed by Matthew Skeel | Windermere RE Greenwood | (206) 527-5250
Sold by Sarah Shutes | Windermere RE Greenwood
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Schools
Schools serving 5006 Greenwood Ave N
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
West Woodland Elementary School 5601 4th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107 | K-5 | 0.5 mi |
Hamilton International Middle School 1610 North 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Ballard High School 1418 Northwest 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98117 | 9-12 | 1.2 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 5006 Greenwood Ave N
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/13/2026
Sold
$1,200,000
-2.04%
MLS
6/25/2026
Listed
$1,225,000
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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.
5006 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103 (MLS# 2545540) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,200,000 on August 13, 2026. Want to learn more about 5006 Greenwood Avenue N? 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.

