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$985,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 1,970 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 5 days ago

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5203 56th Avenue S,Seattle, WA 98118

5203 56th Avenue SSeattleWA98118

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Listed by Benjamin R Chotzen | Compass | (206) 448-8888

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Charming mid-century home, on a quiet street, just two short blocks from Lake Washington. Sits nicely above the street on a corner lot with lovely views of Lake Washington and Mt. Baker! Brand new engineered hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, hallway, and bedrooms. Main floor features a slate entry, the dining room, the living room with a wood burning fireplace, the kitchen with a new refrigerator and stove, two bedrooms, and the full bathroom. The lower level has new carpeting, a large recreation room, a laundry room with a pull-down Murphy bed, a 3/4 bathroom, and a 2-car tandem style garage with workspace. Brand new roof and the home has air conditioning. You'll enjoy the new deck with more great views, the rear patio, and the backyard. A fantastic location, walking distance to Seward Park, cafes, coffee shops, and the bookstore.

Full Property Details for 5203 56th Ave S

General

  • Price: $985,000
  • Taxes: $10,971 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: NWMLS
  • MLS ID: 2584667
  • Updated: 9/26/2026
  • Added to Site: 13 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Flooring: Engineered Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms Main: 2

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Uncovered Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Location

  • Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
  • County: King
  • Subdivision: Seward Park
  • Driving Directions: Lake Washington Boulevard South to South Dawson Street, then west on Dawson Street to the home at the corner Of 56th and South Dawson Streets.
  • Direction Faces: East

School Information

  • High School District: Seattle
  • Elementary School: Seattle Public Sch
  • Middle School: Seattle Public Sch
  • High School: Seattle Public Sch

Heating & Cooling

  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Structure Type: House
  • Exterior Const.: Brick
  • Basement Desc.: Finished
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,970
  • Finished Total: 1,970 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

  • Property View: Lake
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1391
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,060
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Dimensions: 60 100
  • Topography: Level, Partial Slope
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Trees/Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $10,971
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: None
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Property ID: 3723800242
  • Block: See Legal Description

Listed by Benjamin R Chotzen | Compass | (206) 448-8888

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Schools serving 5203 56th Ave S

School District:Seattle School District
NameGradesDistance
Orca K-8 School
5215 46th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
K-80.6 mi
Hawthorne Elementary School, Seattle, WA
4100 39th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
K-51.2 mi
Aki Kurose Middle School
3928 South Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118
6-81 mi
Franklin High School, Seattle, WA
3013 South Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98144
9-122 mi
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Price & Sales History for 5203 56th Ave S Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/19/2026
Listed
$985,000
91.26%
MLS
12/13/2013
Sold
$515,000
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Tax History for 5203 56th Ave S

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$10,971
13%
$1,024,000
6%
2024
$9,684
-2%
$968,000
-6%
2024
$9,838
8%
$1,035,000
—
2022
$9,092
14%
$1,035,000
20%
2021
$7,964
—
$866,000
10%
2021
$7,964
-2%
$789,000
-3%
2020
$8,088
17%
$814,000
6%
2019
$6,903
-4%
$769,000
10%
2018
$7,197
25%
$701,000
22%
2017
$5,753
11%
$574,000
14%
2016
$5,183
10%
$504,000
8%
2015
$4,694
4%
$467,000
15%
2014
$4,515
—
$407,000
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