$950,000
Est. $5,262/mo3 bd•1.75 ba•1,300 sq ft
5305 SW Orleans Street, Seattle, WA 98116
• Listed Oct 8, 2026•1 day active · 1 cumulative
Listing Broker: RE/MAX Northwest; Lauri Carter; 206-383-9331; lauri@lcarterrealestate.com
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Listing Broker: RE/MAX Northwest; Lauri Carter; 206-383-9331; lauri@lcarterrealestate.com
About this home
Tucked in one of the most peaceful nooks of beloved Genesee Hill, discover the West Seattle mid-century you've been searching for! This cute-as-a-button home sits on a spacious corner lot & a super-quiet street w/ barely any cars passing by & Schmitz Preserve Park right outside your door! Classic charm meets modern updates in this solidly built & well maintained gem, where pride of ownership shows at every turn. Warm hardwoods flow throughout open living areas, bathed in fantastic sunlight year-round. A wood-burning fireplace adds warmth & ambiance for chilly fall evenings while central A/C will keep you comfy for many summers to come. Pick up great takeout from a number of fantastic spots close by, or cook to your heart's content in the updated kitchen, equipped w/ granite counters, cherry cabinets & stainless appliances. Versatile layout w/ 2 beds, a remodeled full bath & an office/flex space on the main level, then a fabulous primary retreat encompassing the upper level, complete w/ built-ins & gorgeous 3/4 bath. French doors lead outside onto a low-maintenance composite deck overlooking your fully fenced backyard oasis. Meandering trails lead down to Alki for beachy fun & unforgettable sunsets, or explore all the fantastic dining, boutiques, bars & events that both Admiral & the Junction have to offer, just mins away. Hop on the 57 bus around the corner for an easier-than-ever commute downtown, or take advantage of nearby access to the WS Bridge or water taxi.
Listed by Lauri Carter • RE/MAX Northwest
Listing updated: October 9, 2026 at 11:55am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2591246
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5305 SW Orleans Street, Seattle, WA 98116
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- French Doors
- Skylight(s)
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Fireplace (wood burning)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 2 on the main level
- 1 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
- 1.75 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 1/2 Story
- 1,300 sq ft finished
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
- Laminate
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Heat Pump heating
- Central Air cooling
- Forced Air cooling
- Heat Pump cooling
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level,Partial Slope
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Lot number
- 1,2,3
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
- Faces
- North
- Bus route
- 57
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Oil
- Power production
- Electric, Oil
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Laundry Closet
- Power company
- Seattle City Light
- Water company
- Seattle Public Utilities
- Sewer company
- Seattle Public Utilities
- Garbage service
- Seattle Public Utilities
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
- Excluded items
- Yes
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Walk, bike & transit scores
Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerSeattle School District
- Genesee Hill ElementaryPublic · Grades K-5 · State rank 89 of 1,13810/10
- Madison Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 25 of 51410/10
- West Seattle High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 34 of 39610/10
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.
Sales & Tax Records for 5305 SW Orleans Street
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.
- Oct 8, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2591246$950,000$731/sq ft
- Sep 30, 2016SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1020088$580,000$446/sq ft
- Aug 30, 2016PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1020088$569,000$438/sq ft
- Aug 25, 2016ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1020088$569,000$438/sq ft
- Jun 26, 2013Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$425,000$327/sq ft
- Feb 11, 1999Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$212,000$163/sq ft
Down payment assistance
7 programs may be available to provide you with up to $110,000 in down payment assistance, depending on your specific information.
Northwest MLS lists this home as eligible for down payment assistance programs
Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Mortgage payment forecast
$6,295 per month
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Get pre-approvedSource: RexMont estimate, not Northwest MLS listing data. Interest rates from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Property tax and HOA dues from the NWMLS listing where provided, otherwise estimated; insurance estimated at 0.3% of price per year.
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Listing Broker: RE/MAX Northwest; Lauri Carter; 206-383-9331; lauri@lcarterrealestate.com
Market pulse
Seattle is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
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 57 days.
Recent sales nearby
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4%
Over list
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Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
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Days on market
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Distance
$985,000 Sold
1 week ago
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1%
Under list
49
Days on market
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Distance
$820,000 Sold
1 week ago
2 bd•1 ba•~1,030 sq ft•Single Family
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4%
Under list
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Days on market
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Distance
$4,200,000 Sold
1 week ago
•Single Family
3015 Alki Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
7%
Under list
99
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.
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