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Listing courtesy of NWMLS / COMPASS. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Co..

542 NE 79th Street

Seattle, WA 98115

3 beds
2 baths
1,680 sqft
2,910 sqft lot
$592 per sqft
1924 build

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Charming craftsman bungalow nestled up off the street with views of downtown and Green Lake in desirable Maple Leaf. The main level exudes warmth and character with its original hardwood floors and fireplace. Large kitchen with recent updates and stainless steel appliances. French doors from the sunny dining nook open to an entertainment deck that allows for seamless indoor/outdoor entertaining. Two bedrooms and a full bath complete the main floor. The fully finished basement can serve as a family room, guest quarters or even a primary suite. Additional finished basement room perfect as a home office or gym. One car garage with finished upstairs workshop/studio. Minutes to Green Lake, Maple Leaf Res. park., easy dwntn access.

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / COMPASS. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Co..

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 11, 2024 •

MLS# 2048585 —

The Building

Year Built:

1924
New Construction:

false
Building Name:

Fairview Add To Green Lake
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

Daylight, Finished
Exterior Features:

Metal/Vinyl
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

1680
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

1680
SqFt Source:

Realist

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, Water Heater
Living Area:

1680
Furnished:

Unfurnished
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

1680

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing
Buyer Financing:

Cash

Location

Latitude:

47.686254
Longitude:

-122.321047
Directions:

North on I-5 to Lake City Way exit. Lake City Way then hard left onto 80th (at 14th), then left on 8th, right on 79th

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Residential
Parcel Number:

2464400175
Lot Number:

16
Lot Features:

Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.0668
Lot Size SqFt:

2910
Lot Size Source:

Realist
Zoning Description:

NR3
Land Lease:

false
View:

City, Lake, Mountain(s), Partial, Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level,PartialSlope
Vegetation:

Garden Space
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Annual Amount:

6791

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

2
Bedrooms Lower Level:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Baths:

1.75
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Lower Level Three Quarter Baths:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Forced Air

Utilities

Water Heater Location:

Basement
Water Heater Type:

Gas
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Schools

High School District:

Seattle

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Maple Leaf
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Detached Garage
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/14/23 Apr 14, 2023	Sold	NWMLS	$995,000	10.7%
4/4/23 Apr 4, 2023	Pending	NWMLS	$899,000
3/29/23 Mar 29, 2023	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$899,000	114.0% (6.5% / YR)

House Sold on 4/14/2023

$995,000

Listing provided by broker:

Stephanie McRae

COMPASS

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542 NE 79th Street

Seattle, WA 98115