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Listed by: Jill Petersen (206) 295-5496 | Ensemble (206) 999-2568
$2,100,000
Monthly Est:$10,452
3 Beds
3 Baths2 full baths
2,760sqft
2730 53rd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
$2,100,000
$10,452/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1962
$-- HOA
8,280 sqft lot
$761/sq.ft
Description
When the Space Needle rose over Seattle, architects Richard Bissell and Alexander Sasonoff were designing another vision of modern life across the bay. Built for a family who had lived in Japan, the house pairs Northwest materials with a Japanese appreciation for shelter, proportion, and the framed landscape. Heavy beams cross the wood ceiling, pass through walls of glass and continue over the broad deck. A double stone fireplace anchors open living area. Enormous windows frame ferries and cargo ships streaming across Puget Sound, marching clouds, and the towering Olympic mountains. A south-facing garden patio offers a respite with mature plantings, and a sculptural pine stands proudly in front. This is a home designed to look both outward and inward. A 2012 renovation updated the house without erasing what makes it special. Radiant heat, double-pane windows, seismic reinforcement, renewed systems, custom cabinetry, crafted built-ins, and a two-car garage add pragmatic comfort to exceptional design. Schmitz Preserve begins just outside the door. Alki Beach is nearby for waterfront walks and sunsets, while Admiral Junction supplies dinner, coffee, movies, groceries and the rhythms of a true neighborhood. Four generations have known this view. Offered beyond the family for the first time, the house is ready for someone new to look up whenever a ferry passes. If the Space Needle was Seattle’s spaceship, perhaps this was always meant to be its West Seattle docking station.
- Houzeo last checked: 12 hours ago
- Listing updated: September 30, 2026 at 4:39 pm
- Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service | MLS#: NWM2578334
Property Details
Status
Pending
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1962
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,760 sqft
Lot Size
8,280 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Northwest Multiple Listing Service
MLS Number
NWM2578334
MLS Status
Pending
Days on Market
15
Cumulative Days on Market
7
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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Den/Office
Level: Lower
Dining Room
Level: Main
Entry Hall
Level: Main
Family Room
Level: Lower
Kitchen With Eating Space
Level: Main
Living Room
Level: Main
Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Utility Room
Level: Main
Bathroom Full
Level: Main
Bathroom Full
Level: Main
Bathroom Three Quarter
Level: Lower
Bedroom
Level: Main
Bedroom
Level: Main
Interior
Flooring
Bamboo/cork, Ceramic Tile, See Remarks, Carpet
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/range(s), Washer
Exterior Features
Cement Planked, Wood
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk In Closet(s), Water Heater
Heating
Radiant, Recirculation Pump
Cooling
None
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1962
Home type
Single Family Residence
Architectural Style
Mid Century Modern
Roof
Flat, See Remarks
Foundation Details
Poured Concrete
Construction Materials
Cement Plank, Wood
Utilities & Energy
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Security Features
Partially Fenced
Basement
Daylight, Finished
Water Source
Public
Fireplace Features
Wood Burning
Other Features
Lot Features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Subdivision Name
Admiral
Vegetation
Garden Space
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
09/23/2026 Source: | Pending | $2,100,000 $761/sqft |
09/17/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $2,100,000 $761/sqft |
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