10532 5th Ave NE
Northgate · Seattle, WA
Homiy says: I like the ≈ 4-min walk to Beaver Pond Natural Area On Thornton Creek and the 7,200 sqft lot with a basement that could become a unit. I'd have the clay side sewer scoped first.
Why Homiy likes it
- ≈ 4-min walk to Beaver Pond Natural Area On Thornton Creek (7 acres)EstimateStraight-line distance to the park's edge at 3 mph × 1.3, not a routed walk.Source: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 · PAD-US 4.1, queried 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
- ZIP 98125 prices +96% in 10 yearsKnownFHFA's experimental ZIP house price index (houses with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loans), 2015 to 2025.Past change, not a forecast.Source: FHFA House Price Index, five-digit ZIP codes, annual (developmental, all-transactions) · 2000–2025 (updated 2026-03-31) (opens in a new tab)
- 7,200 sqft lot · basement unit (ADU) allowedRuleSeattle's 2026 Neighborhood Residential rules applied to this lot; whether it fits is a rough footprint estimate. Confirm on the city's property map.Source: Seattle OPCD, Summary of Updated Rules in Neighborhood Residential Zones · January 2026 (opens in a new tab)
- ≈ 9-min walk to Northgate Station (1 & 2 Lines)EstimateStraight-line distance × 1.25 for the street grid, at about 3 mph. Not a routed walk. Open stations only.
- Roof about 9 years old (seller disclosure)Sample: fictional home, for the demo.
- Price cut $26K on Sep 15, 2026Sample: fictional home, for the demo.
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- No HOA dues (per the listing)Sample: fictional home, for the demo.
Value over time
Grow its value
Basement unit (ADU)Zoning NR: an accessory dwelling unit in the basement is allowed here.
Nationally, an ADU project cost about $166,406 and returned about 41% of that at resale, not counting rent. Cost vs. ValueSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Seattle's 2026 zoning rules applied to this lot, plus ADU and builder math on sample assumptions, shown as ranges.
Seattle zoning · 2026 rules
Zoning NRUp to 12 homes as stacked flats, or 5 as houses or townhouses
1 home today · room for 11 more (ADUs count toward the total)
Seattle Neighborhood Residential rules in force since Jan 21, 2026 (SMC 23.44.060): the greater of 1 home per 1,250 sq ft of lot (1 per 600 sq ft for stacked flats), 4 homes, or 6 within a ¼-mile walk of a major transit stop or with 2 affordable homes. ADUs count toward the total.
- 6 homes would be allowed with 2 affordable homes, or within a ¼-mile walk of a major transit stop. RapidRide, trolleybus, streetcar and Sound Transit bus stops count too, but we only map light rail: check the SDCI Property Information Map.
- Stacked flats can go denser still when a project meets extra requirements, such as keeping large trees.
- Floor area, 50% lot coverage and a 32 ft height limit (42 ft in some cases) also apply. Steep slopes, wetlands and other critical areas reduce the count; not checked here.
ADU option · sample assumptions
AADU · 700 sqft
Convert the basement into a ~700 sqft apartment with its own entrance.
- Build cost
- $108K–$162K
- Adds in value
- $118K–$218K
- Rent it out
- $1.4K–$1.9K/mo
- Value added minus build cost
- −$44K to +$110K
Not included: financing costs, the months it takes to permit and build, and the property tax on the new unit.
Sample Seattle build costs and rents. The ranges come from stated assumptions, not measured error: build cost ±20%, value added at a share of the neighborhood's sample townhome price per sqft ±15 points, rent ±15%. Get real bids before counting on it.
Land value to a builder · sample assumptions
At these sample prices and costs, 5 new townhouses wouldn't cover their own build costs and margin, so a builder couldn't pay anything for the land.
Assumptions (sample)
- 5 townhouses totaling 11,520 sqft (floor area ratio 1.6 × the 7,200 sqft lot)
- New homes sell for $480/sqft ±5% (sample Northgate townhome price)
- Building costs $300–$360/sqft, plus 25% for design, permits, fees and financing
- $150K for demolition and utility connections; water-main upgrades can cost far more
- 5% selling costs and a 15% builder margin
Illustrative planning estimate from sample data, not a zoning determination or an appraisal. Rules: Seattle Municipal Code 23.44 as amended by Council Bill 120993 (in force since Jan 21, 2026). Confirm on the SDCI Property Information Map and with an architect before relying on it.
RuleSeattle's 2026 Neighborhood Residential rules applied to this lot; whether it fits is a rough footprint estimate. Confirm on the city's property map.Source: Seattle OPCD, Summary of Updated Rules in Neighborhood Residential Zones · January 2026 (opens in a new tab)SeattleSource: Seattle OPCD, Summary of Updated Rules in Neighborhood Residential Zones, January 2026 (opens in a new tab)Replace the garage doorCurb appeal · typical recoup 268% at resale268%
A garage door can fill much of a house's front, so a new one changes how the whole house looks.
The top payback in the 2025 report. National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.The top payback in the 2025 report. National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $4,672Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Replace the front door with a steel oneCurb appeal · typical recoup 216% at resale216%
A new front door freshens the entry and can seal better than a worn one.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $2,435Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Add manufactured stone veneer to the frontCurb appeal · typical recoup 208% at resale208%
Stone veneer on part of the front wall changes how the house looks from the street.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $11,702Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)
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Replace siding with fiber cementCurb appeal · typical recoup 114% at resale114%
New siding refreshes the whole exterior and protects the walls behind it.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $21,485Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Minor kitchen remodel (midrange)Kitchen · typical recoup 113% at resale113%
Refreshing the kitchen in its current layout updates the look without the cost of a full remodel.
The only interior project in the 2025 report's top five. National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.The only interior project in the 2025 report's top five. National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $28,458Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Replace siding with vinylCurb appeal · typical recoup 97% at resale97%
A lower-cost way to give worn or damaged siding a clean, uniform look.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $17,950Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Add a backup power generatorSystems · typical recoup 95% at resale95%
Backup power can keep heat, cooling, sump pumps and refrigerators running during outages.
New to the top 10 in 2025; Zonda reports returns above 100% in hurricane-prone and storm-affected regions.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.New to the top 10 in 2025; Zonda reports returns above 100% in hurricane-prone and storm-affected regions.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $13,534Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Add a wood deckOutdoor · typical recoup 95% at resale95%
Outdoor living space adds usable room for much less than an addition.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $18,263Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Build a grand fiberglass entranceCurb appeal · typical recoup 85% at resale85%
A larger fiberglass entry makes a strong first impression.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab) $11,754Est.EstimateZondaSource: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects, 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)Bathroom remodel (midrange)Bath · typical recoup 80% at resale80%
Updating a dated bathroom refreshes a room everyone uses every day.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $26,138Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Replace windows with vinylEnergy · typical recoup 76% at resale76%
New windows can cut drafts and take an item off a buyer's repair list.
The federal 25C credit that covered efficient windows ended for improvements after December 31, 2025.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Source: IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) for improvements made through December 31, 2025 · retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.The federal 25C credit that covered efficient windows ended for improvements after December 31, 2025.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $22,073Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Switch heating and cooling to a heat pump (electrification)Energy · typical recoup 72% at resale72%
A heat pump heats and cools the home with one electric system.
No federal tax credit for new installs: the 25C credit covered improvements made through December 31, 2025. Check your state energy office and utility for rebates.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Source: IRS: Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (25C) for improvements made through December 31, 2025 · retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.No federal tax credit for new installs: the 25C credit covered improvements made through December 31, 2025. Check your state energy office and utility for rebates.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $19,484Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Finish the basementSpace · typical recoup 71% at resale71%
Turning a basement into living space adds room inside the house you already own.
New to the report in 2025; Zonda found basement remodels the most consistent of the new projects across the country.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Source: Zonda 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages, top 10 projects · 2025 report, published 2025-09-18 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.New to the report in 2025; Zonda found basement remodels the most consistent of the new projects across the country.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $52,012Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Replace the roof (asphalt shingles)Systems · typical recoup 68% at resale68%
A sound roof protects everything under it.
After painting, new roofing was the project agents most often suggested before selling (37%) in NAR's 2025 survey.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Source: NAR 2025 Remodeling Impact Report (projects agents recommend before selling) · April 2025 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.After painting, new roofing was the project agents most often suggested before selling (37%) in NAR's 2025 survey.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $31,871Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Bathroom remodel for accessibility (universal design)Bath · typical recoup 61% at resale61%
A bath anyone can use, at any age, lets you stay in the home longer.
National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.National average from a survey of real estate professionals; your market and the product you pick change the result.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $42,183Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Major kitchen remodel (midrange)Kitchen · typical recoup 51% at resale51%
A full remodel can change how the kitchen works for the way you cook and live.
About half the cost came back at resale nationally, so it pays most in how you live, not in sale price.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.About half the cost came back at resale nationally, so it pays most in how you live, not in sale price.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $82,793Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Build a backyard patioOutdoor · typical recoup 46% at resale46%
A finished patio makes the yard a place to cook, eat and gather.
Less than half the cost came back at resale nationally; build it for your own use.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.Less than half the cost came back at resale nationally; build it for your own use.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $51,454Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Install rooftop solar panelsEnergy · typical recoup 30% at resale30%
Panels can lower your electric bills; the payback depends on your utility's rates and rules.
One of the lowest resale paybacks in the 2025 report, and the federal 25D credit isn't available for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025.
Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)Source: IRS: Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025 · retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)EstimateNational average cost (2025) for one sample project, not a quote for your home.One of the lowest resale paybacks in the 2025 report, and the federal 25D credit isn't available for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025.Source: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler) · 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) $55,937Est.EstimateZonda/JLCSource: Zonda/JLC 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: national averages for all 28 projects (as printed in the East North Central regional report; copy hosted by a remodeler), 2025 report, national averages column; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Typical national costs and resale recoup from the cited report; your bids and your market will differ.
Monthly and cash cost
Monthly housing payment (est.)
Estimate20% down · 30-year fixed at 7.03% (Freddie Mac average) · 360 monthly loan payments of $5,547 · APR not calculated (it depends on the lender's fees) · includes principal and interest, property tax, home insurance and any HOA dues, plus mortgage insurance below 20% down. Not included: upkeep, utilities, flood insurance, special assessments.7.03% is Freddie Mac's average 30-year fixed rate for the week of Sep 24, 2026, for buyers with 20% down and excellent credit. It isn't an offer or an APR.Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, week of Sep 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)≈ $6,500
Cash needed in total (est.)
EstimateA 20% down payment, closing costs, prepaids and the planned Homiy fee, deposits included.Not included: a home inspection, moving, immediate repairs, or reserves a lender may want you to keep after closing.≈ $226,824
What can change after year 1Tax, insurance, mortgage insurance and escrow
The monthly figure is a year-1 estimate. These move it later.
Property taxRule
About the seller's current bill, $8,960 a year (sample listing): Washington assesses homes at market value, so a sale doesn't reset it. King CountySource: King County Assessor, 2026 codes and levies (cities): Seattle levy code 0010, $9.90845 per $1,000 of assessed value, 2026 levy rates, revised Feb 12, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Home insuranceEst.Estimate
Year 1 uses ≈ $2,482 a year ($1,990–$3,230, not a quote). Insurers re-price at every renewal: the U.S. average premium on mortgaged homes rose 14% in 2024. Insurers didn't renew 0.4% of homeowners policies in ZIP 98125 in 2022. ICESource: ICE Mortgage Monitor: the average premium on mortgaged single-family homes rose 14% to $2,290 in 2024, March 3, 2025 (opens in a new tab) U.S.Source: U.S. Treasury, Federal Insurance Office: Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022, Supporting Underlying Metrics by ZIP code (premiums per policy, nonrenewal rate), 2018–2022 (published January 2025) (opens in a new tab)
Mortgage insuranceRule
With less than 20% down on a conventional loan, it's in the payment until it ends. You can ask your lender in writing to cancel it once your balance is scheduled to reach 80% of the home's original value (the lower of the price and the appraisal), with a good payment record; it ends automatically at 78% if you're current on payments (CFPB). CFPBSource: CFPB: When can I remove private mortgage insurance (PMI) from my loan?, reviewed 2026-08-28; retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 12Source: 12 U.S.C. §4901 (Homeowners Protection Act of 1998): definitions, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 12Source: 12 U.S.C. §4902: termination of private mortgage insurance, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
EscrowRule
If your loan has an escrow account, your servicer reviews it once a year and resets the monthly deposit to the coming year's tax and insurance bills, so the payment follows them. 12Source: 12 CFR 1024.17 (Regulation X): escrow accounts, cushions, shortages and surpluses, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
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Things to check
Original clay side sewer.
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A sewer scope (a camera run through the line) shows whether roots or cracks have gotten in.
House isn't bolted to its foundation. A seismic retrofit bolts the house to its foundation.
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Ask the inspector or a structural engineer what it would take in Seattle.
Built before 1978: possible lead-based paint.
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Federal law requires the seller's lead-based paint disclosure and gives you 10 days to test for it (you can waive that). It matters most if you plan to sand, scrape or renovate.
Check FEMA's flood map for this address. Most homeowners policies exclude flood damage.
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ZIP 98125: 91 federal flood policies in force and 15 claims since 2000. FEMA rates King County, WA's expected yearly losses from inland flooding Very High, compared with other U.S. counties (the county, not this home). FEMA flood mapSource: FEMA Flood Map Service Center, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) OpenFEMA policiesSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA API: NFIP Redacted Policies, version 3 (policies in force). This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s)., in force Jun 30, 2026; data refreshed 2026-07-27; accessed 2026-09-27 (opens in a new tab) OpenFEMA claimsSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA API: NFIP Redacted Claims, version 3 (claims since 2000). This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s)., data refreshed 2026-08-04; accessed 2026-09-27 (opens in a new tab)
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Earthquake damage needs its own coverage.
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Standard homeowners policies exclude earthquake damage; it takes an endorsement or a separate policy. FEMA rates King County, WA's expected yearly earthquake losses Very High (the county, not this home). Washington InsuranceSource: Washington Insurance Commissioner: earthquake insurance, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Get insurance quotes early.
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Insurers didn't renew 0.4% of homeowners policies in ZIP 98125 in 2022 (U.S. Treasury, Federal Insurance Office). U.S.Source: U.S. Treasury, Federal Insurance Office: Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022, Supporting Underlying Metrics by ZIP code (premiums per policy, nonrenewal rate), 2018–2022 (published January 2025) (opens in a new tab)
Set aside ≈ $6,230–$15,590 a year for upkeep.
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New owners of homes built before 1950 spent a median 1.5% of the home's value a year on upkeep in the Census Bureau's 2021 survey; long-time owners 0.6%. We use the same band for a home built in 1958: the Census has no share-of-value figure for newer bands, and upkeep stays high once homes pass 20 years (Harvard JCHS, 2023 survey). Not part of the monthly payment. Harvard JointSource: Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies, “Many Owners Cannot Afford to Maintain Aging Homes” (2023 American Housing Survey), Jul 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
For a house built in 1958
Ask the age of the roof, the heating and cooling, the water heater and the electrical panel.
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A home inspector estimates how much useful life the major systems have left and what needs repair or replacement. If you ask for an inspection early, you may be able to make the contract depend on its results. HUD/FHASource: HUD/FHA, “For Your Protection: Get a Home Inspection” (form HUD-92564-CN), retrieved 2026-09-27 (opens in a new tab)
Ask whether additions, a finished basement or a big remodel had building permits.
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Ask the seller, and look up the address’s permit history with the city or county building department.
Ask for any radon test results.
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EPA recommends knowing the radon level of any home you consider buying; EPA and the Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor. EPASource: EPA, Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon (EPA 402/K-24/001), revised 2024, retrieved 2026-09-27 (opens in a new tab)
Ask for the seller’s latest property tax bill and the exemptions on it.
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Then compare it with the property tax line above, which says how Washington taxes a new owner.
Planning to remodel? Have an accredited inspector check for asbestos first.
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EPA advises it before remodeling or when materials are damaged; you can't tell by looking. EPASource: U.S. EPA, Protect Your Family from Exposures to Asbestos, updated June 25, 2026, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Do your final walkthrough. Bring the repair list and receipts.
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Run the water, heat, cooling and appliances. Look for new damage from the move-out. Freddie MacSource: Freddie Mac My Home: Closing your home purchase, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Location
Beaver Pond Natural Area On Thornton Creek
EstimateStraight-line distance to the park's edge at 3 mph × 1.3, not a routed walk.Source: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 · PAD-US 4.1, queried 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 4-min walk · 7 acres
Hubbard Homestead Park
EstimateStraight-line distance to the park's edge at 3 mph × 1.3, not a routed walk.Source: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 · PAD-US 4.1, queried 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 6-min walk · 4 acres
Kingfisher Natural Area On Thornton Creek
EstimateStraight-line distance to the park's edge at 3 mph × 1.3, not a routed walk.Source: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 · PAD-US 4.1, queried 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 12-min walk · 17 acres
Northgate Station
EstimateStraight-line distance × 1.25 for the street grid, at about 3 mph. Not a routed walk. Open stations only. 9-min walk · 1 & 2 Lines
Seattle City Hall
EstimateStraight line from the home to Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Not a driving distance.Source: City of Seattle: home page footer · retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab) 7.1 mi to downtown
Flood zoneFEMA flood mapSource: FEMA Flood Map Service Center, retrieved 2026-10-09 (opens in a new tab)
Look up this address on FEMA's flood map.
King County, WA hazard ratingsFEMA NRISource: FEMA National Risk Index December 2025: Expected Annual Loss rating of each hazard, by county, NRI December 2025 (opens in a new tab)
Earthquake: Very High · Inland flooding: Very High · Heat wave: Relatively High. Expected yearly losses compared with other U.S. counties; the county, not this home.
Facts
- Type
- House
- Year built
- 1958
- Lot
- 7,200 sqft
- HOA dues
- None
- Property tax (current bill)
- $8,960/yr
- Zoning
- NR
- Days on market
- 27
- Listing brokerage
- Northline Realty
- Price history
- Sep 15, 2026Price cut$1,039,000(-$26,000)
- Aug 30, 2026Listed$1,065,000(+$633,000)
- Feb 17, 2006Sold$432,000
More factsFewer facts
- Days on market
- 27
- Listing brokerage
- Northline Realty
- Price history
- Sep 15, 2026Price cut$1,039,000(-$26,000)
- Aug 30, 2026Listed$1,065,000(+$633,000)
- Feb 17, 2006Sold$432,000
Listing broker's figures (sample listing). Not measured by Homiy.
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$1,039,000
Estimate20% down · 30-year fixed at 7.03% (Freddie Mac average) · 360 monthly loan payments of $5,547 · APR not calculated (it depends on the lender's fees) · includes principal and interest, property tax, home insurance and any HOA dues, plus mortgage insurance below 20% down. Not included: upkeep, utilities, flood insurance, special assessments.7.03% is Freddie Mac's average 30-year fixed rate for the week of Sep 24, 2026, for buyers with 20% down and excellent credit. It isn't an offer or an APR.Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, week of Sep 24, 2026 · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab) $6,500/mo