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Listed by Yael Chotzen • The Landmark Group. Buyer represented by Windermere R E Mount Baker.
SOLD AUG 31, 2026

$1,415,000

Listed at $1,350,000

4 bd•2.5 ba•2,880 sq ft

5231 S Othello Street, Seattle, WA 98118

• Listed Aug 13, 2026

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Listing Broker: The Landmark Group; Yael Chotzen; 206-325-6000; yael@yaelchotzen.com

Buyer Broker: Windermere R E Mount Baker

About this home

Exceptional Mid-Century Modern in natural setting. Enter to gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light. Extra large windows wrap the open living and dining spaces. Custom designed chef’s kitchen with expansive stone counter and high end appliances, great for entertaining! Main room opens to patio and backyard, ideal for BBQs or simply relaxing in a private, peaceful setting. Updates throughout! Nearly every corner of this home was renovated from kitchen to bathrooms, bedrooms and lower level. Custom design by renowned Pat Austin. Main floor boasts two bedrooms and bath, plus an en-suite Primary that opens to the private backyard. Lower level showcases a large daylight rec room with exterior access, fourth bedroom, plus an office, laundry room and third bath. Enjoy a south facing, fenced, grassy rear yard with fruit trees. Large garage with additional storage space. Excellent location! Corner lot, quiet street, steps to Lake Washington, Seward Park and recreation. Walk to bus route. Minutes to Columbia City and Light Rail. Easy access to Seatac Airport and downtown Seattle. An oasis in the city.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1962
Interior
2,880 sq ft
Lot size
0.144 acres
Parking
1-car garage
Price / sq ft
$491
Heating90%+ High Efficiency
CoolingCentral Air
Property taxes$13,854/yr (est.)
School districtSeattle

Listed by Yael Chotzen • The Landmark Group

Listing updated: October 1, 2026 at 04:04am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2567265

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • 2 fireplaces (wood burning)
  • Daylight, Finished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 3 on the main level
  • 1 on the lower level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
  • 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • Split Entry
  • 2,880 sq ft finished
  • 180 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Hardwood
  • Slate

Heating & cooling

  • 90%+ High Efficiency heating
  • Central Air cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Seattle School District

  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Elementary
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Middle
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades High
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Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level,Partial Slope
Vegetation
Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Zoning code
NR1
Zoning jurisdiction
City
Faces
North

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas,Wood
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas, Wood
Water heater location
Garage
Power company
Seattle City Light
Water company
Seattle Public Utilities
Sewer company
Seattle Public Utilities
Gas company
Puget Sound Energy
Garbage service
Seattle Public Utilities
Irrigation water rights
No

Rooms & extras

Fireplaces on main
1
Fireplaces lower level
1

New construction

Square footage source
Tax Records
Lot size source
Tax Records
Effective year built source
See Remarks

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 5231 S Othello Street

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every 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.

  1. Aug 31, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567265
    $1,415,000
    $491/sq ft
  2. Aug 18, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567265
    $1,350,000
    $469/sq ft
  3. Aug 13, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2567265
    $1,350,000
    $469/sq ft
  4. May 7, 2021
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #1747708
    $1,025,000
    $356/sq ft
  5. Mar 31, 2021
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #1747708
    $1,000,000
    $347/sq ft
  6. Mar 24, 2021
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #1747708
    $1,000,000
    $347/sq ft

Commute times

Driving times to major Puget Sound employers, modeled at a typical Tuesday 8:30am rush hour. Powered by Google Maps live traffic data.

Microsoft (Redmond)

27 min19.3 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Amazon HQ (Seattle)

16 min7.6 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Google (Kirkland)

29 min18.1 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Downtown Bellevue

24 min15.3 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Downtown Seattle

18 min7.7 mi

Peak (Tue 8:30am)

Market pulse

Seattle is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • 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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