5006 Greenwood Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98103

• 3 beds |
• 2 baths |
• 1,530 sqft

Property Description

Meet your dream home. This brilliant storybook-yellow 1928 masterpiece is perched on the coveted West slope of historic Phinney Ridge! Perfectly positioned half a block from the Woodland Park Zoo, this sun-drenched sanctuary places you at the ultimate urban crossroads of Green Lake, Wallingford, Fremont, Ballard & Greenwood. Step inside to 1,530 sq ft of pure timeless character. Classic cove ceilings, glowing original hardwoods & exquisite vintage styling pair beautifully w/ incredible natural light. The versatile layout features 3 charming bedrooms, 1.75 baths & an expansive 930 sq ft unfinished basement just bursting w/ potential for your creative lifestyle or equity-building ideas. Serious peace of mind comes with essential modern updates, including a brand-new roof, crisp paint inside & out, structural earthquake retrofitting, new H2O supply line, new stair rails w/ lighting & more! The real magic unfolds on your front & back entertaining decks. Pour a favorite beverage & soak in daily, the jaw-dropping panoramic views stretching over Ballard, across the sparkling Puget Sound & out to the majestic Olympic Mountains. Sip coffee to the distant sound of monkeys, lions, tigers & bears, stroll to Red Mill Burgers, or grab artisan ingredients at Marketime Foods. Whimsical, joyful, yet thoroughly grounded & rock-solid, this iconic yellow gem is a rare, neighborhood-defining treasure ready for its next lucky chapter, enjoyed and celebrated by you! Welcome home to Phinney Ridge!

Listing Status:

Pending

Data Last Updated:

August 13, 2026 at 4:21AM

Listing Office:

Windermere RE Greenwood : 206-527-5250

Listing Agent:

Matthew Skeel : 206-527-5250

MLS ID:

2545540

Interior

• General: Dbl Pane/Storm WindowDining RoomFireplaceWalk-In Closet(s)Water Heater
• Appliances: DishwasherDryerRefrigeratorStove(s)/Range(s)Washer
• Basement: Unfinished
• Flooring: ConcreteHardwoodVinyl Plank
• A/C: None
• Heating: Forced AirHigh Efficiency (Unspecified)
• Fireplace: Wood BurningFireplaceFireplaces: 1

Exterior

• General: Wood
• Parking: Detached GarageOff StreetParking spaces: 1

Construction

• Roofing: Composition
• General: TwoPoured ConcreteSlab

Location

• HOA Amenities: 0.0
• Originating MLS: nwmls
• School District: Seattle
• County: King

Lot

• Topography: LevelPartial SlopeSteep Slope
• Zoning: 9523100470
• View: MountainsSoundView

Utilities

• Water: Public
• Sewer: Sewer Connected

Financial

• Source: nwmls