Poised up off the street and located on a QUIET part of MLK, this charming Seattle home pairs fresh updates with an incredible backyard. A welcoming front porch opens to bright, inviting living spaces with real wood floors, a cozy gas fireplace, and abundant natural light. The kitchen features gas cooking and an eating bar—the perfect spot for friends to gather and keep the conversation going while you put your chef skills to work. Recent improvements include a new roof, fresh interior paint, and new carpet. The spacious lower-level bonus area offers flexibility for a media room, home office, or additional living space. Outside, the expansive, beautifully landscaped backyard offers room to entertain, unwind, and grow something of your own, with built-in garden beds and generous space for flowers, vegetables, and herbs. Ample parking at the back of the property, conveniently accessed from the alley, adds everyday practicality. Enjoy a Madison Valley setting near the Washington Park Arboretum, where winding paths, lush gardens, and seasonal color invite you outdoors. Explore the shops, cafés, and restaurants along East Madison, including neighborhood favorite Café Flora, plus the neighborhood restaurants along East Cherry Street. From weekend brunch to dinner out or an afternoon in the garden, this home brings together classic character, outdoor living, and a vibrant Seattle location.
Property Details
Price:
$699,000
MLS #:
NWM2597665
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Central Area
Neighborhood:
390centralseattle
Listed Date:
Oct 23, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,570
Total Sq Ft:
1,570
Lot Size:
4,800 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1920
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Madrona Elementary
Middle School:
Meany Mid
High School:
Garfield High
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Interior Features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Wood, Wood Products
Lot Features
Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,211
Map
Community
- Address1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way Seattle WA
- SubdivisionCentral Area
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98122
Subdivisions in Seattle
- Admiral
- Alaska Junction
- Alki
- Allentown
- Arbor Heights
- Arboretum
- Ballard
- Beach Drive
- Beacon Hill
- Belltown
- Belvedere Terrace
- Belvidere
- Bitter Lake
- Blakley Manor
- Blue Ridge
- Boulevard Park
- Brighton
- Broadmoor
- Broadview
- Broadway
- Bryant
- Bryn Mawr
- Burien
- Campbell Hill
- Capitol Hill
- Cedar Park
- Central Area
- Columbia
- Columbia City
- Crown Hill
- Delridge
- Denny Blaine
- Denny Triangle
- Downtown
- Downtown Des Moines
- 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
- Hillman City
- Holly Park
- Interbay
- International District
- Inverness
- Jackson Park
- Jefferson Park
- Judkins
- Lake City
- Lake Union
- Lakeridge
- Lakewood
- Laurelhurst
- Leschi
- Licton Springs
- Lincoln Park
- Loyal Heights
- Madison Park
- Madison Valley
- Madrona
- Magnolia
- Magnolia Bluff
- Maple Leaf
- Marine View
- Matthews Beach
- Meadowbrook
- Montlake
- Morgan Junction
- Mt Baker
- N Beacon Hill
- Normandy Park
- North Admiral
- North Beach
- North Capitol Hill
- North Hill
- North Shorewood
- Northgate
- Olympic Hills
- Olympic Manor
- Phinney Ridge
- Pigeon Point
- Pinehurst
- Pioneer Square
- Portage Bay
- Puget Ridge
- Queen Anne
- Rainier Beach
- Rainier Valley
- Ravenna
- Renton
- Richmond Beach
- Roanoke Park
- Roosevelt
- Sand Point
- Sand Point Country Club
- Seahurst
- SeaTac
- Seattle
- Seaview
- Seward Park
- Sheridan
- Shoreline
- Shorewood
- Skyway
- Sodo
- South Lake Union
- South Park
- Sunset Hill
- Top Hat
- Tukwila
- University District
- Upper Rainier Beach
- Victory Heights
- View Ridge
- Wallingford
- Washington Park
- Wedgwood
- West Seattle
- Westlake
- Westwood
- Westwood Village
- White Center
- Whittier
- Windermere
- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Oct 29, 2026
2,186
Single Family Listed
65
Avg DOM
592
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,209,657
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Central Area subdivision, 1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98122. It is listed for $699,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,570 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1920. The current price per square foot is $445. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $592. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,209,657. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2597665 at 1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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1515 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Seattle, WA


