1521 E Spruce St

Seattle, WA 98122

$770,000
Price
3
Beds
1,450 Sq. Ft.
$531 / Sq. Ft.
1,450
Sq. Ft.
$531
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Location! Location! Location! Great value! In the heart of the Central Area/Capitol Hill. Updated down to the studs in 2002. Including new roof, siding, furnace, electrical systems & countertops, flooring, fixtures, new furnace, exterior & interior paint and fully fenced yard. Urban LR2 zoning allows many development opportunity for you to live in this remodeled existing home & build two townhomes or tear down & built a 4 floors high multi family units with Seattle downtown view. Easy walk or bike...Location! Location! Location! Great value! In the heart of the Central Area/Capitol Hill. Updated down to the studs in 2002. Including new roof, siding, furnace, electrical systems & countertops, flooring, fixtures, new furnace, exterior & interior paint and fully fenced yard. Urban LR2 zoning allows many development opportunity for you to live in this remodeled existing home & build two townhomes or tear down & built a 4 floors high multi family units with Seattle downtown view. Easy walk or bike to Seattle U, Seattle Central College, Swedish, UW, Harborview, Polyclinic medical center & restaurant, Cafés & groceries. Minutes to downtown, freeways access and to many Bus lines. Ideal for Airbnb, short, med or long-term rental. 98 walk score.
  1. Listed by Mehrit Teshome • Coldwell Banker Bain

Property Details for 1521 East Spruce Street

Community Name
Central Area
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
0
Total Covered Parking
0
Entry Date
03-26-2025
Energy Source
Electric
Sewer
Available
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2025 01:26 PM

Property Details for 1521 East Spruce Street

StatusActive
MLS #2331131
Days on Market140
Cumulative Days on Market140
Taxes$8,193 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1902
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,251 SF
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 1521 East Spruce Street

Stories-Year Built1902Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,251 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,717 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,034

Property Taxes

$683

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1521 East Spruce Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Gated Entry, High Speed Internet, Patio
  • Area: 390 - Central Seattle
  • Effective Year Built Source: See Remarks
  • Directions: Yesler Way go East turn North onto 16th Ave. Drive 2 blocks to E. Spruce St. Turn left onto E. Spruce St. The house sits towards the back of the Lot, is the third house on the left. Or GPS.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: North
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association Phone: 206-335-2592
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: None
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: None
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 1
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • 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
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished
  • Features: Ceramic Tile
  • Room and Floor: Living Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Full-Lower, Rec Room-Lower, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: 90%+ High Efficiency
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, Baseboard
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Rec Room, Utility Room
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),See Remarks,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Level
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • Letter On File: Duplicate Prop Type
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Architect
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1902
  • Photos Count: 36
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land
  • Lot Number: 4,251 sf
  • Lot Size Source: King County info.
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2572400140
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1450
  • Detached Dwelling SqFt Finished: 0
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1450
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1450.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1521 East Spruce Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2348552

$770,000
Mar 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2331131

$770,000
Aug 28, 2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77013413

$64,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/26/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2348552

$770,000
03/26/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2331131

$770,000
08/28/2001

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #77013413

$64,000

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

Public Records for 1521 East Spruce Street

Taxable ValueLand$844,000Additions$1,000Total$845,000
Tax Record2024$8,193 ($683 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,920 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,280 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt640 SqFtStories1Lot Size4,251 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1902ZoningLR2 (M)CountyKINGAPN257240-0140

Schools near 1521 East Spruce Street

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

Washington Middle School
Public6 to 8

Garfield High School
Public9 to 12

Nova High School
Public9 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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1521 East Spruce Street is a single family home for sale in Seattle, WA 98122. This property was listed for sale on March 26, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Bain, it's currently listed at $770,000. It has been on the market for a total of 140 days and was last sold on August 28, 2001. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Gatzert Elementary School, Washington Middle School and Garfield High School. 1521 East Spruce Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,450 sqft single family home built in 1902.

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