Rockhood
$1,795,000List price
5 bed · 3 bath · 3,720 sq ft
Active

8505 21st Avenue NW · Seattle, WA 98117

Source: NWMLS · COMPASS · Tanya Keefe #NWM2550829

About this home

Room to spread out, space to work, and flexibility for the way you live. The seller is open to a lender credit toward a temporary rate buydown, offering buyers an opportunity to lower initial monthly mortgage payments. Located in Seattle’s coveted Olympic Manor neighborhood, this expansive mid-century home offers 3,720 square feet, five bedrooms, three baths, and exceptional versatility. The main level features three bedrooms and an inviting layout. The spacious great room offers beautiful Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views. Downstairs, a private mother-in-law suite includes a living area with fireplace, bedroom, and kitchenette. A separate guest suite has its own en-suite bath. Two private home offices offer dedicated spaces for work or study. Three fireplaces add warmth and character, while a sunroom/greenhouse extends the living space. The fenced yard is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. A two-car garage and solar panels add convenience and efficiency. Designed for everyday living and entertaining, this home combines generous living areas, private guest accommodations, dedicated workspaces, and stunning views in one of North Seattle’s most established neighborhoods.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 1/2 Story
Stories
One and one half
Condition
Good
Year built
1955
Lot size
8,886 sq ft (0.2 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2550829

Interior

Heating
Radiator, Stove/Free Standing, Wall Furnace
Cooling
Ductless
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
3 · Gas
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Solarium/Atrium, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick, Cement Planked
Roof
Torch Down
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Corner Lot
Topography
Partial Slope
View
Mountains, Partial
Waterfront
No

Parking

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

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Olympic Manor
Community features
CCRs
HOA dues
$150/yr
Property tax
$14,133 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$1,995,000 (10% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 10, 2026
Days active
106
Price per sq ft
$483
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2019-06-05
Sold$1,010,000
2013-01-25
Sold$630,000
2002-05-24
Sold$405,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
North Beach
High
Ingraham High School
SchoolDigger 5 stars · Top 10% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: COMPASS

Listing agent: Tanya Keefe.

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Data last updated 2026-10-11.