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8261 Northrop Place SW,Seattle, WA 981368261 Northrop Place SWSeattleWA98136
Property Description
Midcentury classic with stupendous, unobstructable views of Lincoln Park, Vashon and Blake Islands, Olympic Mtns & Puget Sound from both levels. Upstairs find 2 bedrooms, full bath, kitchen, dining and big living room. Large deck and 1 car garage w/laundry space. Downstairs is a 2 bedroom 3/4 bath apt. (w/stack washer dryer), kitchen, living room with large covered patio. Restoration of SFR by re-opening the doorway behind the fridge. Lots of options: Recreate single family home, live upstairs, rent out downstairs long term or STR. Live downstairs while remodeling upstairs, perhaps adding a second story down the line? Buyer to verify all to their satisfaction. Preinspected. Current appraisal. Copies of plans and permits are available. Seismic retrofitting completed. AC for summer comfort. Northrop is a one block street off the arterial. Stairs to Lincoln Park at Thistle end.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8261 Northrop Pl SW
General
- Price: $1,100,000
- Taxes: $4,523 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2535348
- Updated: 6/11/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Second Kitchen, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- 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: Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank, 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: 4
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Patio
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Attached Garage
Location
- Area: 140 - West Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Gatewood
- Driving Directions: Off California/35th West at Thistle. House is at Thistle and Northrop next to stairs to Lincoln Park. Northrop is a one block street between Thistle and Southern.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Gatewood
- Middle School: Madison Mid
- High School: West Seattle High
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Ductless
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Lower, Main
- Square Feet: 2,220
- Finished Total: 2,220 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1940
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Islands, Mountains, Sound
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1148
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,001
- Lot Size Source: kcr
- Lot Dimensions: 82 x 61
- Topography: Level, Sloped, Terraces
- Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $4,523
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 34001645
Listed by Karen Lavallee | Windermere West Metro | (206) 935-7200 and Corinne Roed | Windermere West Metro | (206) 935-7200
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Schools
Schools serving 8261 Northrop Pl SW
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gatewood Elementary School 4320 Southwest Myrtle Street, Seattle, WA 98136 | K-5 | 0.8 mi |
Madison Middle School, Seattle, WA 3429 45th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116 | 6-8 | 3.1 mi |
West Seattle High School 3000 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116 | 9-12 | 3.3 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 8261 Northrop Pl SW
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/11/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
155.81%
MLS
1/13/2000
Sold
$430,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8261 Northrop Pl SW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$4,585
1%
$1,152,000
27%
2024
$4,523
-49%
$908,000
-6%
2024
$8,951
5%
$964,000
—
2022
$8,515
12%
$964,000
18%
2021
$7,601
—
$820,000
9%
2021
$7,601
1%
$750,000
-1%
2020
$7,562
12%
$757,000
1%
2019
$6,729
-13%
$748,000
-1%
2018
$7,751
18%
$759,000
14%
2017
$6,586
4%
$664,000
6%
2016
$6,360
18%
$628,000
15%
2015
$5,408
1%
$544,000
11%
2014
$5,349
—
$488,000
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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8261 Northrop Place SW, Seattle, WA 98136 (MLS# 2535348) is a Single Family property with 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 8261 Northrop Place SW is currently listed for $1,100,000 and was received on June 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 8261 Northrop Place SW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Broadway? You can browse all Broadway real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
