6553 21st Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98117, Seattle, 98117 - 2 bed, 2 bath
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Seattle, WA 98117
This reimagined 1908 residence represents a Prime Investment Opportunity, listed at a List Price of $800,000—positioned well below the $819,352 Fair Market Value by 2%. This valuation gap provides $19,352 in Instant Equity. Featuring a Condition Rating of 2, the home includes comprehensive infrastructure upgrades like new plumbing and electrical. With a flexible layout, private loft, and proximity to top-rated schools, this property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey Ballard home.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 6553 21st Avenue NW Subject | $800,000* List Price | 2 | 2 | 1,650 | $497 | - |
A 7043 12th Avenue NW Pending | $948,000 List Price | 3 | 3 | 1,750 | $542 | 0.6 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
The property has undergone a comprehensive recent renovation including a new gas furnace, water heater, complete electrical rewiring, and new plumbing. The interior features modern updates such as natural cork flooring and updated bathrooms with marble vanities, while the exterior includes a newer composite deck and EQ retrofitting, making it move-in ready with no maintenance required.
The property features significant modern updates including complete electrical rewiring, new plumbing, an EQ retrofit, a perimeter French drain, and a new gas furnace, offering the reliability of a newer home within a charming 1908 structure.
Situated on a quiet street in a highly sought-after neighborhood, the home is within walking distance of top-rated schools like Ballard High and Salmon Bay, ensuring strong long-term investment appeal.
The reimagined floor plan includes a dramatic loft bedroom and a flexible lower level with a separate entrance, providing excellent options for a home office, guest quarters, or potential rental income.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1650, other record living area = 1060.
At 2,550 square feet, the lot is relatively small for the area, which limits outdoor recreational space and may restrict future footprint expansions.
The use of a spiral staircase to access the primary loft bedroom and the multi-level configuration may pose challenges for buyers with mobility concerns or those seeking a traditional single-level flow.
Not a condo! This beautifully reimagined home greets you with a shrub lined entry and decorative stone inlaid steps, opening to a light filled living room with a vaulted ceiling and clerestory window. The center of the home is an open kitchen, dining, and office area; there’s also access to the backyard and a tucked away ¾ bath. A spiral staircase leads to a loft bedroom with dramatic vaults, an ensuite full bath, and a large closet. Downstairs offers a flexible space with a separate entrance, plus a full laundry room and utility area with the new gas furnace and water heater. The fully fenced backyard includes a patio and garden space—ideal for easy outdoor living. Updates include complete electrical rewiring, plumbing, EQ retrofit, perimeter French drain, and natural cork flooring. A quiet street in a great Ballard location!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-8 • 0.2 mi
Grades 6-8 • 1.3 mi
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May 19, 2026
$800,000
Initial Listing