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Property Description
This charming bungalow inside the geo-zone boundary for McDonald Elementary, has a permitted ADU and sits between Green Lake and Wallingford. It is perfect for house-hacking or building your rental portfolio. There is potential for a DADU which adds more opportunity for the next owner. The upstairs home offers 2 bedrooms with hardwood floors, an updated bath, gas fireplace and a 400+ sq ft attic for storage. The lower daylight unit is a self-contained ADU with 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, full bath & its own in-unit laundry. There have been major system updates: 200-amp electrical, new plumbing, triple-pane windows, industrial-grade insulation & 98% efficiency furnace. There are 3 off-street parking spots and in the back is a 10x12 wired shop. There is a strong rental history in this high-demand location near UW, local shops, and Green Lake. Plus easy access to U District light rail (8 min to downtown) and I-5. Furniture available for turnkey setup.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5217 5th Ave NE
General
- Sold For: $999,950
- Taxes: $8,967 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2471001
- Added to Site: 69 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Short Term: Yes
Interior
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Gas Available, Outbuildings, Shop
Parking
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
Location
- Area: 705 - Ballard/Greenlake
- County: King
- Subdivision: Green Lake
- Driving Directions: GPS is accurate
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Hamilton Mid
- High School: Lincoln High
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: 90%+ High Efficiency
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Duplex
- Exterior Const.: Wood, Wood Products
- Roof: Composition
- Stories in Building: 2
- Square Feet: 1,920
- Year Built: 1921
Unit Information
- Units in Building: 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1171
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,100
- Lot Size Source: Realists
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,967
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 9550204070
Listed by Adam J Hestad | Compass | (206) 330-0314 and Lisa Kissinger | Compass | (206) 330-0314
Sold by Ron Gates | Every Door Real Estate
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Schools
Schools serving 5217 5th Ave NE
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
McDonald International School 144 Northeast 54th Street, Seattle, WA 98105 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Green Lake Elementary School 2400 North 65th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Hamilton International Middle School 1610 North 41st Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Lincoln High School, Seattle, WA 4400 Interlake Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103 | 9-12 | 0.9 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 5217 5th Ave NE
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/25/2026
Sold
$999,950
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MLS
1/22/2026
Listed
$999,950
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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.
5217 5th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105 (MLS# 2471001) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $999,950 on February 25, 2026. Want to learn more about 5217 5th Avenue NE? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Seattle? You can browse all Seattle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

