1517 Magnolia Way W

Seattle, WA 98199

$2,040,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
2,690 Sq. Ft.
$758 / Sq. Ft.
2,690
Sq. Ft.
$758
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This rare storybook beauty is a dream come true. Exquisite design, extraordinary craftsmanship and a park-like setting are just the beginning of its enchanting allure. Once inside, you will be captivated by city, sound, and mountain views from nearly every window. Gather friends beneath soaring timber beams and a hand-blown Italian chandelier in the fireside living room. French doors open for parties on the new patio with fairytale staircase, built-in fire pit, and fenced lawn beyond (croquet, anyone?)....This rare storybook beauty is a dream come true. Exquisite design, extraordinary craftsmanship and a park-like setting are just the beginning of its enchanting allure. Once inside, you will be captivated by city, sound, and mountain views from nearly every window. Gather friends beneath soaring timber beams and a hand-blown Italian chandelier in the fireside living room. French doors open for parties on the new patio with fairytale staircase, built-in fire pit, and fenced lawn beyond (croquet, anyone?). Your owner’s suite is fit for royalty with its custom built-in wardrobe and palatial bathroom dressed in marble. Enjoy peace of mind for years to come with new plumbing, wiring, and seismic retrofitting. Central A/C, too!

Listing Agent

  1. Andrew Jackson

    Andrew Jackson

    Listing Agent

    Compass

Property Details for 1517 Magnolia Way West

Community Name
Magnolia
School District
Seattle
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
05-17-2023
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 06/28/2023 12:26 PM

Property Details for 1517 Magnolia Way West

StatusSold
MLS #2068307
Days on Market15
Cumulative Days on Market15
Taxes$16,321 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,625 SF
CountyKing County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere Mercer Island

Sold By Real Residential

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Building Information for 1517 Magnolia Way West

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.20 AC / 8,625 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,048 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,688

Property Taxes

$1,360

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1517 Magnolia Way West

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
  • Area: 700 - Queen Anne/Magnolia
  • Directions: From the Magnolia Bridge, turn right onto Thorndyke. Go just past park on the right and then make a sharp right onto Magnolia Way W. Home is on the right.
  • Bus Route Number: 24
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood, Marble
  • Basement: Partially Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Great Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Second, Bedroom-Main, Primary Bedroom-Second
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency, Central A/C, Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Ductless HP-Mini Split, Forced Air, Radiant, Tankless Water Heater
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Great Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stone, Wood
  • Roof: Cedar Shake
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City of Seattle
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75' x 115'
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 5037300241
  • Building Condition: Very Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2690
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 2270
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 420
  • Vegetation: Garden Space
  • Building Area Total: 2690.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1517 Magnolia Way West

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2068307

$2,040,000—
Jun 22, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513635862

$2,040,000

+1.9% / yr

Jun 1, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2068307

—
May 17, 2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2068307

$1,999,000—
Apr 26, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1739015

$1,955,000—
Apr 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458202305

$1,955,000—
Apr 8, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458201617

$1,955,000

+22.2% / yr

Mar 26, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1739015

—
Mar 18, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1739015

$1,850,000—
Sep 19, 2018

Sold

NWMLS #1293310

$1,170,000—
Sep 17, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631210633

$1,170,000—
Sep 4, 2018

Pending

NWMLS #1293310

—
May 17, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1293310

$1,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2068307

$2,040,000
06/22/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1513635862

$2,040,000

+1.9% / yr

06/01/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2068307

—
05/17/2023

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2068307

$1,999,000
04/26/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1739015

$1,955,000
04/08/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458202305

$1,955,000
04/08/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1458201617

$1,955,000

+22.2% / yr

03/26/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1739015

—
03/18/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1739015

$1,850,000
09/19/2018

Sold

NWMLS #1293310

$1,170,000
09/17/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631210633

$1,170,000
09/04/2018

Pending

NWMLS #1293310

—
05/17/2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1293310

$1,600,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1517 Magnolia Way West

Taxable ValueLand$1,432,000Additions$470,000Total$1,902,000
Tax Record2024$16,760 ($1,397 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt2,830 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt2,270 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt560 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,625 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN503730-0241Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1517 Magnolia Way West

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Magnolia Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mcclure Middle School
Public6 to 8

Ballard High School
Public9 to 12

Residential Consortium
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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