On a quiet street between serene Ravenna-Cowen Park & the bustling U-District sits this charming 4 bed 2 bath home, featuring a rare additional 1 bed 1 bath townhome-style ADU tucked behind the main residence. With no interior connection and entry from the back patio, you get ultimate privacy & zero noise transfer. The ADU is currently rented to a great tenant for $1,695/mo, making this a flexible HouseHack or multigenerational living opportunity right out of the gate! Walk through the elevated front porch into an open floorplan great room with light & bright living/dining areas & a large kitchen featuring a peninsula breakfast bar, gas range, quartz counters, & matte stainless appliances. Two large bedrooms & a bath round out the upstairs. Downstairs offers 2 more bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, & a bonus family room. The main home will be vacant at closing. Enjoy peace of mind with major updates completed in the last 9 years, including a relined sewer, new roof, furnace, water heater, appliances, flooring & drainage. Located in an A+ neighborhood zoned for the newly renovated Lincoln High (10/10 on Great Schools!). A true Walkers Paradise (98 Walk Score), you are just steps from the U-District Light Rail, UW, U-Village, the Burke-Gilman Trail, & local staples like Portage Bay Cafe. Don’t miss this one!
Property Details
Price:
$999,500
MLS #:
NWM2586514
Status:
Active
Beds:
5
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
University District
Neighborhood:
710northseattle
Listed Date:
Oct 14, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,300
Total Sq Ft:
2,300
Lot Size:
3,315 sqft / 0.08 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1906
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Green Lake
Middle School:
Hamilton Mid
High School:
Lincoln High
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 2 Three Quarter Bathrooms
Cooling
None
Flooring
Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Second Kitchen, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Construction Materials
Wood
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Wood
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
2026
Taxes
$10,825
Map
Community
- Address5521 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle WA
- SubdivisionUniversity District
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98105
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Oct 23, 2026
2,318
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
595
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,213,421
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the University District subdivision, 5521 Brooklyn Avenue NE Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98105. It is listed for $999,500 and features 5 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,300 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1906. The current price per square foot is $435. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $595. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,213,421. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2586514 at 5521 Brooklyn Avenue NE in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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5521 Brooklyn Avenue NE
Seattle, WA


