Rockhood
$1,150,000List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 2,300 sq ft
Active

4201 51st Avenue S · Seattle, WA 98118

Source: NWMLS · Coldwell Banker Bain · Laurie Mestres #NWM2584393

About this home

Live one block from Lake Washington and enjoy sunrise paddleboarding, bike rides along the boulevard, and evenings around the fire pit, with bald eagles a frequent sight overhead. Perched above the street on a private 7,200 sq ft corner lot, this 1944 brick bungalow offers views of the lake and mountains. Out back: flagstone paths, a grape arbor, a BBQ patio, a fire pit, and a hot tub, all screened by a tall cedar fence and laurels. Alley access and a detached garage make the yard feel especially secluded. Inside, freshly refinished hardwoods flow through an easy circular plan: a fireplace living room, a bay-window dining room, and a kitchen with a gas range, stainless appliances, and French doors that swing open to let the lake breeze run front to back. Off the living room, a sunny study with heated floors makes a quiet spot to read or unwind. Remodeled in 2024, the lower level is its own retreat: a cool, quiet primary suite with a 3/4 bath, plus laundry and a separate-entrance bonus room for a mud room, gym, studio, or office. The big-ticket work is done: high-efficiency furnace, updated electrical and plumbing, relined sewer. Room to grow, too: a previous owner explored a DADU over the garage and a second story, and plans for both are available (buyer to verify feasibility). Enjoy brunch at Both Ways Cafe and pizza at Aslan Brewing, explore Seward Park's old-growth trails, and reach Columbia City, Mt Baker, Leschi, and I-90 in minutes.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1944
Lot size
7,200 sq ft (0.17 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2584393

Interior

Heating
Forced Air, Radiant
Cooling
None
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
2 · Gas, Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Security System, SMART Wired, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Brick
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Lake, Mountains
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Detached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Lakewood
Property tax
$10,374 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 23, 2026
Days on market
1
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.

2019-04-17
Sold$785,000
2004-07-01
Sold$410,000

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
Franklin High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 56% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Bain

Listing agent: Laurie Mestres.

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Data last updated 2026-09-26.