Radiant Ballard property featuring an updated main home and a fully permitted ADU, ideally positioned on a sunny corner lot just one block from lively Market St. Large windows and an airy layout invite abundant natural light throughout, creating warm, welcoming living spaces enhanced by thoughtful craftsmanship and custom details. The open kitchen connects seamlessly to the main living areas, while a detached, fully powered cabana provides a flexible space for work or creative pursuits. A bright, south-facing family room opens to an elevated deck, ideal for enjoying indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, the expansive loft-style primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with a spacious dressing area and a spa-inspired bath. The approximately 1,000 SF ADU is designed for privacy with its own entrance, offering excellent flexibility. Three off-street parking spaces add convenience, and LR-1 zoning allows for future development potential. Located in a charming neighborhood near markets, boutiques, dining, and beaches, this property combines comfort, versatility, and exceptional natural light. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing.
Property Details
Price:
$1,199,000
MLS #:
NWM2500130
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Ballard
Neighborhood:
705ballardgreenlake
Listed Date:
Apr 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,100
Total Sq Ft:
2,100
Lot Size:
4,000 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1926
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Buyer To Verify
Middle School:
Buyer To Verify
High School:
Buyer To Verify
Interior
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Second Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hot Tub/Spa, Loft, Skylight(s)
Levels
One and One Half
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Cement
Covered Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Cement/Concrete
Lot Features
Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$10,273
Map
Community
- Address851 NW 56th Street Seattle WA
- SubdivisionBallard
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98107
Subdivisions in Seattle
- Admiral
- Alaska Junction
- Alki
- Allentown
- Arbor Heights
- Arboretum
- Arroyo
- Ballard
- Beach Drive
- Beacon Hill
- Belltown
- Belvedere Terrace
- Belvidere
- Bitter Lake
- Blue Ridge
- Boulevard Park
- Briarcrest
- Brighton
- Broadmoor
- Broadview
- Broadway
- Bryant
- Bryn Mawr
- Burien
- Campbell Hill
- Capitol Hill
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- Cedarhurst
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- Columbia
- Columbia City
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- Denny Blaine
- Denny Triangle
- Downtown
- Dunlap
- Earlington
- Eastlake
- Fairmount
- Fauntleroy
- First Hill
- Fremont
- Gatewood
- Genesee
- Georgetown
- Glen Acres
- Green Lake
- Greenwood
- Gregory Heights
- Haller Lake
- Hawthorne Hills
- High Point
- Highland Park
- Highline
- Hillman City
- Holly Park
- International District
- Inverness
- Jackson Park
- Judkins
- Kent
- Lake City
- Lake Forest Park
- Lake Union
- Lakeridge
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- Leschi
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- Lincoln Park
- Loyal Heights
- Madison Park
- Madison Valley
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- Magnolia
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- Matthews Beach
- Meadowbrook
- Montlake
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- Mt Baker
- N Beacon Hill
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- Whittier
- Windermere
- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Apr 17, 2026
1,921
Single Family Listed
51
Avg DOM
619
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,229,446
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Ballard subdivision, 851 NW 56th Street Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98107. It is listed for $1,199,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,100 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1926. The current price per square foot is $571. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $619. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,229,446. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2500130 at 851 NW 56th Street in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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851 NW 56th Street
Seattle, WA


