$975,000
Listed at $995,9503 bd•2.5 ba•1,970 sq ft
5227 56th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
• Listed May 20, 2026
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Listing Broker: KW Mountains to Sound Realty; Dee Dee Scott; 253-220-8371
Buyer Broker: KW Greater Seattle
About this home
Welcome to this beautifully updated two-story home in the highly coveted Seward Park community, offering beautiful views of Lake Washington & a serene setting.First time on the market in over 50 years, this rare opportunity combines thoughtful modern updates w/unbeatable location. Ideally situated near Lake Washington, parks & trails, this home offers the perfect balance of privacy & convenience. A spacious driveway provides ample parking, including a paved side strip perfect for RV parking, and additional room to build an ADU. Inside, the light-filled living room features a striking fireplace feature wall & flows seamlessly into the open-concept dining area & chef’s kitchen. Designed for entertaining & everyday living, the kitchen showcases modern two-toned cabinetry, sleek black hardware, SS appliances, center island w/waterfall counters & eating bar seating, plus direct access to the back deck. Air conditioning provides year-round comfort. The primary suite features an en-suite bath w/fully tiled walk-in shower. Two add'l bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath w/large vanity, tile surround & rain showerhead. The lower level is ideal for multi-generational living offering cozy family room w/fireplace, built-in cabinetry & sink, spacious flex area, bonus room/potential 4th bedroom & stylish ¾ bath. The private back deck with built-in bench seating creates the perfect space for relaxing or entertaining, surrounded by lush greenery in a peaceful, secluded setting.
Listed by Dee Dee Scott • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Listing updated: August 5, 2026 at 08:48am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2526839
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Fireplace
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Wet Bar
- 2 fireplaces (wood burning)
- Finished basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 3 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
- 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
Layout
- Split Entry
- 1,970 sq ft finished
- 390 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Vinyl Plank
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Central Air cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDigger- Alki Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · 6.9 mi · State rank 117 of 1,1608/10
- Aki Kurose Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · 1.0 mi · State rank 240 of 5346/10
- Alan T. Sugiyama High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · 2.0 mi—
Schools shown are the nearest public Elementary, Middle, and High school for this property and may not be the assigned schools. Verify attendance boundaries with the district before purchasing.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Water heater
- Gas
- Water heater location
- Basement
- Power company
- Seattle City Lights
- Water company
- City of Seattle
- Sewer company
- City of Seattle
- Gas company
- PSE
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 3
- Fireplaces upstairs
- 1
- Fireplaces lower level
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- County Records
- Lot size source
- County Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
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The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 5227 56th Avenue S
NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County AssessorEvery listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.
- Jun 30, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2526839$975,000$495/sq ft
- Jun 2, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2526839$995,950$506/sq ft
- May 20, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2526839$995,950$506/sq ft
Commute times
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Market pulse
Seattle is a balanced market.
Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.
Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.
List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.
Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 60 days.
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