Nicknamed the Hummingbird House, this sunny and airy vintage charmer is calling your name! Just a block and a half from Seward Park & Lake Wa, live in Seward Park without breaking the bank on this quiet cul de sac. Three generous bedrms & 2 bthrms on the upper level. Original large, whimsical vintage kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet. Terrific light throughout! Enjoy the lake views from deck off the dining room. A separate entry on the main allows potential multi-generational living, ADU or home business. Flexible living spaces and storage throughout. garage, large laundry, bathroom and large bonus space for your imagination!
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Listed by:
Susan Cole,
Windermere R E Mount Baker
$986,000
5228 56th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
1,970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
8,637.95 Square Feet Lot
$979,000 Zestimate®
$501/sqft
$4,365 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 21, 2025 at 04:04am
Offers reviewed: Jun 04
Listed by:
Susan Cole,
Windermere R E Mount Baker
Bought with:
Larry Wilcynski, 50011
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Jordan Rabinowe, 120499
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2382704

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Split
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Fireplace Insert, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,970
- Total interior livable area: 1,970 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
Lot
- Size: 8,637 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 3723800293
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1973
- Major remodel year: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Sewer: Available, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Community, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Seward Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
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