Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/12/2026
Listed
$895,000
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MLS
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Property Description
Timeless 1929 farmhouse charm meets an unbeatable Dunlap location! Situated on a spacious 6,000-square-foot lot with alley access, this sunny and inviting home offers a detached garage, possible boat or trailer parking, mature magnolia trees, and plenty of level lawn for play, gardening, or entertaining. Just one block from Be'er Sheva Park with its playground, beach access, and boat launch, and moments from the trail leading to Pritchard Beach, this location is a dream for outdoor enthusiasts. The ideal floor plan features four bedrooms and two baths, including three generously sized bedrooms upstairs with oversized closets and a main-floor bedroom and bath for added flexibility. SIGNIFICANT updates include new roof, siding, windows, exterior doors and fence. Original hardwood floors, arched doorways, a period fireplace, and built-in bookcases showcase the home's character and craftsmanship. The spacious living and dining rooms flow seamlessly into the updated kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. A convenient kitchen door provides easy access to the backyard for indoor-outdoor living. Flooded with natural light throughout, this move in ready home offers the perfect blend of historic charm, functionality, and an exceptional neighborhood lifestyle.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8609 55th Ave S
General
- Price: $895,000
- Taxes: $8,609 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2535918
- Updated: 7/28/2026
- Added to Site: 67 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Short Term: Yes
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 1
Additional Information
- Amenities: Fenced-Fully, RV Parking
- Security/Safety: Fully Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Detached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
Location
- Area: 380 - Southeast Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Dunlap
- Building Name: Hillmans C D Atlantic City Ad
- Driving Directions: From Rainier Ave S, East on S Othello St, South on Seward Park Ave S, East on S Cloverdale St, South on 55th Ave S. Home on Right.
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 1,880
- Finished Total: 1,880 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1929
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1377
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,000
- Lot Size Source: Realist- Buyer to Verify
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Alley, Paved, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $8,609
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Property ID: 3336001670
Listed by Bliss Ong | Redfin | (206) 258-6097
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Schools
Schools serving 8609 55th Ave S
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
The New School At South Shore 4800 South Henderson Street, Seattle, WA 98118 | PK-8 | 0.4 mi |
Emerson Elementary School, Seattle, WA 9709 60th Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 | PK-5 | 0.9 mi |
Aki Kurose Middle School 3928 South Graham Street, Seattle, WA 98118 | 6-8 | 1.6 mi |
Rainier Beach High School 8815 Seward Park Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118 | 9-12 | 0.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 8609 55th Ave S
Tax History
Tax History for 8609 55th Ave S
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2026
$9,742
13%
$900,000
6%
2024
$8,609
1%
$851,000
-6%
2024
$8,553
6%
$907,000
—
2022
$8,052
762%
$907,000
19%
2021
$934
—
$759,000
431%
2021
$934
5%
$143,000
-77%
2020
$888
4%
$615,000
6%
2019
$855
—
$581,000
10%
2018
$858
2%
$530,000
7%
2017
$840
4%
$496,000
15%
2016
$808
8%
$432,000
8%
2015
$748
-1%
$400,000
15%
2014
$758
—
$349,000
—
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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