This enchanting 1922 Craftsman cottage blends timeless character with thoughtful updates in the heart of Green Lake living. A beautiful vintage Batchelder fireplace anchors the living room, creating a warm and welcoming gathering space. Sunlight pours into the cheerful breakfast nook, where mornings begin slowly before a stroll to your favorite café. Afternoons invite paddleboarding, swimming, or jogging at Green Lake, meeting friends for pickleball, or relaxing in the many nearby parks. As evening settles, the fully fenced backyard becomes a private retreat—perfect for gardening, pets, entertaining, and starry summer nights around the fire. The flexible floorplan offers two bedrooms on the main level, two small rooms upstairs, and an additional bedroom in the basement- a floorplan ideal for guests, home office space, or multigenerational living. The unfinished lower level presents future expansion potential and room to build equity. A detached garage, off-street parking, provides extra storage and everyday ease. The kitchen pairs historic charm with modern style, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinetry, and a charming breakfast nook. Freshly painted sage green hardwoods and newly installed interior French doors add a cohesive designer touch and create flexible spaces. Just blocks to cafés, pubs, parks, schools, and the vibrant energy of Green Lake, Greenwood, and Phinney Ridge — this is classic Seattle living at its best.
Property Details
Price:
$799,950
MLS #:
NWM2487840
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Greenwood
Neighborhood:
705ballardgreenlake
Listed Date:
Mar 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,320
Total Sq Ft:
2,110
Lot Size:
3,774 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1922
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Exterior
Construction Materials
Wood
Exterior Features
Wood
Parking Features
Driveway, Detached Garage
Parking Spots
1
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,800
Map
Community
- Address543 N 81st Street Seattle WA
- SubdivisionGreenwood
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98103
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- Admiral
- Alaska Junction
- Alki
- Allentown
- Arbor Heights
- Arboretum
- Arroyo
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- Beacon Hill
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- Belvidere
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- Blue Ridge
- Boulevard Park
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Mar 10, 2026
1,624
Single Family Listed
56
Avg DOM
619
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,238,389
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Greenwood subdivision, 543 N 81st Street Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98103. It is listed for $799,950 and features 5 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 1,320 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1922. The current price per square foot is $606. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $619. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,238,389. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2487840 at 543 N 81st Street in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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543 N 81st Street
Seattle, WA


