Listing Provided Courtesy of Keller Williams Seattle MetroPerched in North Admiral with sweeping views across Elliott Bay to Downtown, this 1917 gem blends timeless romance with modern infrastructure updates. Spanning 4,100 sq. ft., the home offers 6 generous bedrooms, 2¼ baths, and a full basement. An open floor plan showcases original wood floors and rare Mayan Revival fireplace, creating a warm, vintage charm. Coved ceilings in the living and dining areas add extra elegance with both spaces boasting massive windows to the expanse outside. Updates to wiring, plumbing, and boiler ensure peace of mind. Loved by one family for nearly 90 years, this storied residence invites you to write its next chapter. Enjoy its old charm, or update as you see fit. This Palm Avenue view side home is a rare find.
Property Details
Price:
$1,975,000
MLS #:
NWM2439777
Status:
Pending
Beds:
6
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
North Admiral
Neighborhood:
140westseattle
Listed Date:
Oct 2, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
2,950
Total Sq Ft:
4,100
Lot Size:
6,000 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1917
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Lafayette
Middle School:
Madison Mid
High School:
West Seattle High
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Heating
Radiator
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Construction Materials
Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Exterior Features
Metal/Vinyl, Wood
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
2
Roof
Composition, Torch Down
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$2,376
Map
Community
- Address1638 Palm Avenue SW Seattle WA
- SubdivisionNorth Admiral
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98116
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
- Cedar Park
- Cedarhurst
- Central Area
- Columbia
- Columbia City
- Crown Hill
- Delridge
- 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
- Lakewood
- Laurelhurst
- Leschi
- Licton Springs
- Lincoln Park
- Loyal Heights
- Madison Park
- Madison Valley
- Madrona
- Magnolia
- Magnolia Bluff
- Maple Leaf
- Matthews Beach
- Meadowbrook
- Montlake
- Morgan Junction
- Mt Baker
- N Beacon Hill
- North Admiral
- North Beach
- North Burien
- North Capitol Hill
- North City
- 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
- Roosevelt
- Sand Point
- SeaTac
- Seattle
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- Seola Beach
- Seward Park
- Shoreline
- Shorewood
- Skyway
- Sodo
- South Lake Union
- South Park
- Southern
- Sunset Hill
- The Highlands
- 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 Nov 05, 2025
1,921
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
609
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,219,679
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the North Admiral subdivision, 1638 Palm Avenue SW Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98116. It is listed for $1,975,000 and features 6 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,950 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1917. The current price per square foot is $669. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $609. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,219,679. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2439777 at 1638 Palm Avenue SW in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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1638 Palm Avenue SW
Seattle, WA