Views
Address
6538 51st Avenue S, Seattle, WA
Price
$ 775,000
Property Attributes
- ID#2560596
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyKING
- CitySeattle
- AreaSoutheast Seattle
- NeighborhoodSeward Park
- Zip98118
- Style1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Year Built1928
- Taxes$ 8082
- Price$ 775,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1310
- Lot Size0.2204 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
Straight Land Play – Seward Corridor: NO MHA – EXPANSIVE 9600 SF 75’W X 128’D LOT – NR ZONED – PARKING EXEMPT – 17% SLOPE YIELDING EXPANSIVE WESTERN VIEWS AND FAR-EXEMPT DAYLIGHT BASEMENT SF. For buyers seeking an MHA tax escape with significant capacity within current 2026 Phase 1 NR zoning parameters, this pick delivers. Further, the site is transaction ready as follows: [1] Recent sewer scope [2] Oil furnace/ducting removed [3] Oil tank decommissioned [4] Onsite tree audit conducted [5] ECA identified as N lot line rock garden [6] Clear title/commitment [7] Completed Form 17 with explanations/exhibits [8] With Executor Letters Testamentary included. All the above and advanced site-feasibility analytics—including utility capacity data, professional surveys, and topo/geo mappings—are fully bundled in a Property Profile Packet available for immediate perusal. Secure this rare 9,600 SF view lot with no MHA - and within the Frequent Transit overlay - while the current 2026 Phase 1 NR zoning vesting window remains.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Graham Hill Elementary School | Aki Kurose Middle School | Rainier Beach High |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Listed $775,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1310 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | None |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Year Built | 1928 |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Building Name | Brighton Beach |
| County | King |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Subdivision Name | Seward Park |
| Facing Direction | West |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Rainier Ave S and S Graham ST,head east on S Graham uphill 1/3 mile,take a right onto 51st Ave S,travel 1.5 blocks to 6538 51st Ave S,house on left. Street parking usually available. |
| High School | Rainier Beach High |
| City | Seattle |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Seattle |
| MLS Area | 380 - Southeast Seattle |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 9600 |
| Carport Y/N | Yes |
| Listing Terms | Cash,See Remarks |
| Elementary School | Graham Hill |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 8082 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Aki Kurose |
| Public Remarks | Straight Land Play Seward Corridor: NO MHA EXPANSIVE 9600 SF 75W X 128D LOT NR ZONED PARKING EXEMPT 17% SLOPE YIELDING EXPANSIVE WESTERN VIEWS AND FAR-EXEMPT DAYLIGHT BASEMENT SF. For buyers see |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Seattle Public Utilities |
| Property Style | 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt. |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Room,Fireplace,Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Basement | Daylight,Partially Finished |
| Flooring | Concrete,Hardwood,Softwood,Vinyl |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | No |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Water Heater Type | No functioning water heater |
| Water Heater Location | Basement |
| Fireplaces Upper | 1 |
| Fireplaces Lower | 1 |
| Power Production Type | See Remarks |
| Baths Full Main | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Wood |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Attached Carport,Driveway,Off Street |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 1 |
| Inclusions | Dryer(s),Leased Equipment,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Foundation Details | Poured Concrete |
| Building Area Total | 1620 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.2204 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 1 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Lot Number | 1 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 98118
Price
Taxes
Year Built
Visits
In The Neighborhood
Open House
Seattle
$ 985,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,970 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2 Baths
Listed by: COMPASS
Open House
Seattle
$ 899,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,940 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Listed by: Bentley Properties
Open House
Seattle
$ 1,170,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,350 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
Open House
Seattle
$ 899,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,470 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: Skyline Properties, Inc.
Open House
Seattle
$ 585,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 580 SqFt
- Rooms
- 1 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: COMPASS
Waterfront
Seattle
$ 69,900
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 26 SqFt
- Rooms
- 0 Beds + 0 Baths
Listed by: Realogics Sotheby's Int'l Rlty
Fixer Upper
Seattle
$ 699,950
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 960 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 1 Baths
Listed by: Real Broker LLC
Open House
Seattle
$ 1,250,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,150 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Windermere R E Mount Baker
Open House
Seattle
$ 850,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 1,048 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Listed by: Ensemble
Water Views
Seattle
$ 2,795,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 3,085 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Listed by: Valere Real Estate
Waterfront
Seattle
$ 85,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 30 SqFt
- Rooms
- 0 Beds + 0 Baths
Listed by: KW Lake Washington So
Open House
Seattle
$ 1,175,000
- Type
- Single Family | Active
- Size
- 2,132 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Listed by: COMPASS
