Homes like this don't come up often in Seattle’s sought-after Magnolia neighborhood, where lifestyle and location come together beautifully. The expansive yard is a true highlight—an inviting outdoor retreat designed for entertaining and everyday enjoyment. Imagine summer evenings hosting friends for barbecues, dining al fresco under the open sky, or gathering around in the cabana with the fire pit. There’s ample space for gardening, play, or simply unwinding in a peaceful, private setting.Inside, quality updates provide modern comfort while preserving the home’s original charm and warmth. Countless thoughtful updates have been done over time: widening of the driveway, finished basement, an addition to make the home larger and more livable, a greenhouse and storage/work shed, a cabana....the list goes on and on. Each done with the care and quality of someone who has truly loved this home over the years and it shows. The inviting living spaces flow effortlessly, creating a natural connection between indoors and out. All this and a location ideal for accessing Discovery Park or the village. Whether you’re hosting lively gatherings or enjoying a quiet night in, this home offers a perfect balance of comfort, character, and the kind of indoor-outdoor living that makes Magnolia so special.
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Listed by: Windermere RE Magnolia
$1,275,000
4061 W Ruffner Street, Seattle, WA 98199
3beds
1,940sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
6,891.19 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$657/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished basementExpansive yard
- 2 days |
- 965 |
- 81 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: May 06
Listed by:
Tara Eintracht,
Windermere RE Magnolia
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2516134
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Fireplace Insert, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Wall Furnace, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,940
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Pantry, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,891.19 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Green House, Outbuildings, Patio, Shop
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7369600060
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Concrete Ribbon, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: City of Seattle
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Magnolia
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $657/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,195,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,935
- Offers reviewed: 05/06/2026
- Date on market: 4/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 4 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000$657/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2516134 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,936 +8.4% | $1,195,000 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $11,015 +2.7% | $1,136,000 -8.1% |
| 2022 | $10,723 +12.6% | $1,236,000 +23% |
| 2021 | $9,524 +4.8% | $1,005,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $9,090 -3.3% | $910,000 -4.8% |
| 2019 | $9,399 +14.9% | $956,000 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $8,179 -8.8% | $923,000 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $8,966 +45.8% | $886,000 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $6,150 | $807,000 +10.9% |
| 2015 | $6,150 | $728,000 +16.7% |
| 2014 | $6,150 | $624,000 +4% |
| 2013 | $6,150 | $600,000 +19% |
| 2012 | -- | $504,000 +4.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $481,000 -5.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $510,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $510,000 -1% |
| 2007 | -- | $515,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $515,000 +19.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $431,500 +41.9% |
| 2001 | $3,585 +25.1% | $304,000 +32.8% |
| 2000 | $2,865 | $229,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$7,094/mo
Principal & interest
$6223
Property taxes
$871
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Magnolia
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lawton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10McClure Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.6 mi
- 10/10Ballard High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lawton
- Middle: Mc Clure Mid
- High: Ballard 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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- King County
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- 98199
- Magnolia
- 4061 W Ruffner Street
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