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Property Description
Nestled near the end of a quiet, dead-end street in highly-desirable Seward Park, this enchanting 1941 home offers a perfect blend of vintage character & serene surroundings. You'll absolutely love the welcoming & spacious front deck, private fenced backyard/patio (w/storage shed) & short hop to Lk WA! Inside, lovely hdwd floors, dining space, large bonus rec room, attachd garage w/EV charger +off-street pkng and thoughtful updates in kitchen & bath. Gorgeous corner windows frame views of Lk WA & garden. Whether you're sipping coffee on the patio, hosting friends in the backyd, or simply soaking in the lovley neighborhood, this home is a rare gem-full of warmth, history, and heart. AND close to Seward Park retail/eateries & Columbia City!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5223 56th Ave S
General
- Sold For: $988,000
- Taxes: $9,194 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2427745
- Added to Site: 128 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Outbuildings, Patio
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Seward Park
- Driving Directions: From Seward Park Ave, west on Dawson, South on 56th. From Dawson/Seward Park Ave: East on Brandon or Orcas, North on 57th, West on Dawson, South on 56th
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Forced Air, Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Wood
- Basement Desc.: Finished
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,810
- Finished Total: 1,810 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1941
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1206
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,252
- Lot Size Source: Realist
- Topography: Level, Partial Slope
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dirt Road, Paved, Sidewalk
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $9,194
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 3723800244
Listed by Simone Bouterse | Windermere R E Mount Baker | (206) 725-7255
Sold by Kham Beitlers | Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
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Schools
Schools serving 5223 56th Ave S
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hawthorne Elementary School, Seattle, WA 4100 39th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 | K-5 | 1.2 mi |
Aki Kurose Middle School 3928 South Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118 | 6-8 | 1 mi |
Franklin High School, Seattle, WA 3013 South Mount Baker Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98144 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5223 56th Ave S
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/15/2025
Sold
$988,000
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MLS
9/11/2025
Listed
$988,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
5223 56th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118 (MLS# 2427745) is a Single Family property that was sold at $988,000 on October 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 5223 56th Avenue S? 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.

