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  • Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc
    Price cut: $100K (2/17)
    $755,000

    2159 52nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116

    2beds
    1,470sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    5,776.06 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $514/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Sweeping viewsExpansive patioFull of character
    Don’t miss this charming Alki Beach home with sweeping views! With 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,470 sq ft, this home is full of character. Bring your own vision as it’s the perfect canvas to add your personal touch and make it your own. Enjoy breathtaking views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains from the expansive patio—an ideal space for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking in the beachside lifestyle. Located just moments from the waterfront, restaurants, and all that vibrant Alki has to offer, this is a rare opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat!
    275 days
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    2,733
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    68
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 12:43pm

    Listed by:

    Jonathan D. Bye,

    John L. Scott, Inc

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2397729MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 1
      Bedroom
      • Level: Lower
      Bedroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom full
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom three quarter
      • Level: Lower
      Utility room
      • Level: Lower
      Heating
      • Fireplace, Forced Air, Oil
      Cooling
      • Has cooling: Yes
      Appliances
      • Included: Stove(s)/Range(s)
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet
      • Basement: Daylight
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,470
      • Total interior livable area: 1,470 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Driveway
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Entry location: Main
      • Patio & porch: Fireplace
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Sound, Territorial
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Sound
      Lot
      • Size: 5,776.06 Square Feet
      • Features: Paved, Deck
      • Topography: Sloped
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0913000295
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1918

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, STEP Sewer, Company: SPU
      • Water: Public, Company: SPU

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Alki
      Location
      • Region: Seattle

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $514/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,653,000
      • Annual tax amount: $15,982
      • Date on market: 7/3/2025
      • Cumulative days on market: 269 days
      • Listing terms: Conventional
      • Inclusions: Stove(s)/Range(s)
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        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        $5,273/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        3/12/2026Pending sale$755,000$514/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2397729 Report a problem
        2/17/2026Price change$755,000-11.7%$514/sqft
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        1/29/2026Listed for sale$855,000$582/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2397729 Report a problem
        1/22/2026Pending sale$855,000$582/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2397729 Report a problem
        8/4/2025Price change$855,000-14.5%$582/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2397729 Report a problem
        6/26/2025Listed for sale$1,000,000$680/sqft
        Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2397729 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$15,982 +9.8%$1,653,000 +8.3%
        2023$14,555 +14.3%$1,527,000 +3%
        2022$12,729 +0.1%$1,483,000 +8.6%
        2021$12,711 +96.3%$1,366,000 +117.2%
        2020$6,474 +1.5%$629,000
        2019$6,381 +11.3%$629,000 +0.2%
        2018$5,735 -3.7%$628,000 +10%
        2017$5,953 +27.3%$571,000 +4.8%
        2016$4,676 $545,000 +6.2%
        2015$4,676 $513,000 +10.3%
        2014$4,676 $465,000 +16.3%
        2013$4,676 $400,000 +3.4%
        2012-- $387,000 -3.5%
        2011-- $401,000 -6.7%
        2010-- $430,000
        2009-- $430,000 -19.3%
        2007-- $533,000 +5.5%
        2006-- $505,000 +9.1%
        2005-- $463,000 +3.6%
        2001$5,223 +11.9%$447,000 +18.6%
        2000$4,666 $377,000

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $4,351/mo
        Principal & interest
        $3835
        Property taxes
        $516
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          Climate risks

          Neighborhood: Admiral

          Getting around

          49 / 100
          Car-Dependent
          38 / 100
          Some Transit
          63 / 100
          Bikeable

          Nearby schools

          GreatSchools rating
          Schools provided by the listing agent
          • Elementary: Alki
          • Middle: Madison Mid
          • High: West Seattle High

          Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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