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647 NW 53rd Street

Seattle, WA 98107

2 beds
2 baths
1,720 sqft
4,892 sqft lot
$522 per sqft
1942 build

This beautifully preserved Ballard Bungalow blends timeless character with top-to-bottom updates for effortless living. Enjoy vintage details throughout, plus all the big-ticket upgrades: brand-new roof, newer windows, updated electrical, all-new plumbing, newer furnace, remodeled baths, and a new sewer line from home to street. The finished basement offers a full bath and extra living space perfect for guests, home office, or media. But that’s not all—step out back to your 288 sq ft newly remodeled detached studio, complete with its own full bath and kitchenette—ideal as a home office, guest suite or creative space. A rare find with incredible versatility and turnkey comfort in one of Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Better Properties UP/Fircrest

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 17, 2025 •

MLS# 2375066 —

The Building

Year Built:

1942
New Construction:

false
Building Name:

Ballards Add To Gilman Park
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Basement:

Finished
Exterior Features:

Wood, Wood Products
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

1720
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

1720
SqFt Source:

County Assessor
Construction Materials:

Wood
Direction Faces:

North

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window
Living Area:

1720
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Fireplace:

false
Finished SqFt:

1720

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

47.66696
Longitude:

-122.365338
Directions:

From Hwy 99/Aurora Ave turn left onto Fremont Way N. Left on 39th. Right on Leary. Right on 8th. Right on NW 53rd St. Home is 4th house down on the right.

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Parcel Number:

0475000828
Lot Number:

4
Lot Features:

Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Dimensions:

50' x 97'
Lot Size Acres:

0.1123
Lot Size SqFt:

4892
Lot Size Source:

County Assessor
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

Territorial
View:

true
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level
Zoning:

NR3
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

8029.15

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

2
Bedrooms Possible:

2
Main Level Bedrooms:

2

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Baths:

1.75
Full Baths:

1
Three Quarter Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

1
Lower Level Three Quarter Baths:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

Forced Air

Utilities

Water Company:

Seattle Public Utilities
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Seattle Public Utilities
Power Company:

Seattle City Light & Pse

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

West Woodland
Middle Or Junior School:

Hamilton Mid
High School:

Ballard High
High School District:

Seattle

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Ballard
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Bus Route Number:

132, 28, 44
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Total:

1
Parking Features:

Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Open Parking:

false
Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

1
Attached Garage:

false
Garage SqFt:

290
Carport:

false
Covered Spaces:

1

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Better Properties UP/Fircrest

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$899,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,813
Taxes	$669
Insurance	$247
Utilities	$138 See report
Total	$5,867/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/16/25 May 16, 2025	Pending	NWMLS	$899,000
5/14/25 May 14, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$899,000

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This house located in Ballard, Seattle, WA 98107 is currently pending sale for $899,000. 647 NW 53rd Street is a 1,720 square foot house with 2 beds and 2 baths. 647 NW 53rd Street is in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle and has a WalkScore® of 87, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of West Woodland Elementary School, Ballard High School, and Hamilton International Middle School.

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