3523 SW Ida · Seattle, WA 98126
Source: NWMLS · 1% Lists Pacific Northwest · Chandra Lacy #NWM2580729
About this home
WEST SEATTLE LIFESTYLE + FLAT 5,100 SF LOT + DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL! Located in sought-after Gatewood and in the West Seattle High School attendance area, this character-filled home combines location, valuable updates & room to grow. Just blocks from the Puget Sound waterfront with Lincoln Park, Alki Beach, trails, parks, coffee shops, restaurants & pubs nearby, plus convenient transit and access to Downtown Seattle. A rare, flat 5,100 SF lot features an expansive backyard with space to entertain, garden, play or explore future possibilities—addition, ADU/DADU or redevelopment potential (buyer to verify). Inside, original hardwoods & vintage charm meet thoughtful updates. Kitchen features Corian counters, stainless appliances, penny tile backsplash, garbage disposal & eco-friendly Forbo Marmoleum flooring. Renovated bath with marble tile. BIG-TICKET IMPROVEMENTS ALREADY DONE for added peace of mind: sewer line to curb replaced 2025, complete re-pipe to water main 2019, water heater 2019, updated electrical, 2025 exterior paint, fresh interior paint & new gutters. 3rd bedroom is great for private office/ roommate/ caretaker offering tons of privacy; plus unfinished basement space adds flexibility for office, storage or future improvements. Garage has been used as bonus space—ideal gym, media or hobby room. Territorial views + a prime West Seattle location. LIVE, EXPAND, INVEST OR DEVELOP!
Location
Basics
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Stories
- 1 story
- Year built
- 1945
- Building area
- 1,500 sq ft
- Lot size
- 5,100 sq ft (0.12 acres)
- County
- King
- MLS #
- NWM2580729
Interior
- Heating
- Baseboard
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Concrete, Hardwood, Stone
- Appliances
- Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Entry level
- Main
Exterior & lot
- Exterior features
- Metal/Vinyl, Wood Products
- Roof
- Composition
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Lot features
- Sidewalk
- Topography
- Level
- View
- Territorial
- Waterfront
- No
Parking
- Parking spaces
- 2
- Garage
- Yes (attached)
- Covered spaces
- 1
- Parking features
- Attached Garage, Off Street
Utilities
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Power
- Electric
Community & fees
- Subdivision
- Gatewood
- Property tax
- $5,877 (2025)
Transaction
- Original list price
- $695,000 (2.5% price cut)
- Listed on
- Sep 10, 2026
- Days active
- 44
- Price per sq ft
- $574
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Possession
- Closing
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Sale history
Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.
- 2019-11-20
- Sold$440,000
Schools
School district: Seattle
- High
- West Seattle High SchoolSchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA
Listing provided courtesy of: 1% Lists Pacific Northwest
Listing agent: Chandra Lacy.
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Data last updated 2026-10-14.