Rockhood
$985,000List price
2 bed · 2 bath · 1,970 sq ft
Active

5203 56th Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Benjamin R Chotzen #NWM2584667

About this home

AMAZING LOCATION close to Seward Park, 2 short blocks to Lake Washington, with BEAUTIFUL LAKE AND MT BAKER VIEWS! This charming mid-century 2BR, 1.75BA home has a new roof, new paint inside and out, new hardwood flooring upstairs and carpeting downstairs, new appliances, newly remodeled bathrooms, a new view deck, and new landscaping. Perched up on a quiet corner lot, the home's main floor features a slate entry, living room with large picture windows and fireplace, dining room, main bedroom with view, the second bedroom, and the updated kitchen. The lower level has a large recreation room with kitchenette, a spacious laundry room with pull-down Murphy bed, 3/4 bathroom, and a large tandem-style garage with workspace and storage. The landscaping and lovely backyard with a patio offers serenity and more views. The home also has air conditioning. The location must be visited to fully appreciate and you'll love what this home has to offer! Don't miss the opportunity to live in one of Seattle's most beautiful and desirable neighborhoods.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Mid-Century Modern
Stories
1 story
Condition
Very Good
Year built
1955
Lot size
6,060 sq ft (0.14 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2584667

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Heat Pump
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2
Interior features
Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Corner Lot, Paved
Topography
Level,Partial Slope
View
Lake
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
3
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Oil

Community & fees

Subdivision
Seward Park
Property tax
$10,971 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 19, 2026
Days active
24
Price per sq ft
$500
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2013-12-13
Sold$515,000
2007-01-12
Sold$530,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Seattle Public Sch
Middle
Seattle Public Sch
High
Franklin High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 56% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Benjamin R Chotzen.

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Data last updated 2026-10-17.