1053 S Southern St, Seattle, WA
5 bd · 4 ba · 2,800 sqft Single Family listed at $860,000, built in 1917 in the South Park neighborhood.
About this home
South Park income-producing property featuring a beautifully updated Northwest Contemporary home with a basement apartment and detached DADU, offering excellent potential for rental income. The main home showcases vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, warm wood flooring, and abundant natural light. The chef's kitchen is designed for both style and function with quartz countertops, stainless appliances, farmhouse sink, live-edge shelving, pantry, breakfast bar, and a huge quartz center island, along with skylights that create a bright, inviting space perfect for entertaining. Flexible living includes a main floor bedroom or office, full bath, and main-level laundry. Upstairs you'll find a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet and relaxing bathroom with jetted tub. The property also features two income-producing units: a lower-level apartment with kitchen, living room, den, private laundry and bath, plus a detached industrial-style DADU with loft, kitchen, bath and private laundry. Outdoor spaces include a walkout deck, private patio, and thoughtfully designed garden seating areas, along with RV parking, carport, and parking for up to five vehicles. Located in a central South Park location, this rare opportunity is ideal for investors or buyers seeking rental income to offset their mortgage. All three units-the main home, basement apartment, and DADU-are currently rented through August, providing immediate income potential.
Property details
- Price
- $860,000
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Interior
- 2,800 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $307
- Year built
- 1917
- Lot size
- 4,800 sqft
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 42
- Est. property tax
- $7,998/yr · $667/mo · 0.93% WA avg
- Last sold
- $880,000 · May 2022
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Price history
- Mar 24, 2026$860,000Initial list price
- Mar 14, 2026$860,000Initial list price
- Jul 29, 2025$2,750Price change
- Jul 29, 2025$2,750Price change
- Jul 24, 2025$2,750Price change
- Jul 23, 2025$2,750Price change
- Jul 14, 2025$5,250Price change
- Jul 14, 2025$5,250Price change
- Jun 11, 2025$879,000Price change
- Apr 24, 2025$929,900Price change
- Mar 3, 2025$949,000Initial list price
- Nov 14, 2024$949,000Price change
- Sep 5, 2024$990,000Price change
- Aug 8, 2024$1,095,000Initial list price
- May 27, 2022$880,000Sold
- Aug 25, 2020$485,000Sold
- Oct 28, 2015$150,000Sold
- May 21, 2015$150,000Sold
- Apr 12, 2015$179,000Price change
- Apr 9, 2015$179,000Relisted
- Apr 9, 2015$179,000Relisted
- Mar 28, 2015$179,000Price change
- Mar 28, 2015$179,000Price change
- Mar 20, 2015$179,000Price change
- Mar 20, 2015$179,000Price change
- Mar 18, 2015$199,000Relisted
- Mar 18, 2015$199,000Relisted
- Mar 11, 2015$199,000Price change
- Mar 11, 2015$199,000Price change
- Jan 22, 2015$199,000Relisted
- Jan 22, 2015$199,000Relisted
- Jan 17, 2015$199,000Price change
- Jan 17, 2015$199,000Price change
- Dec 2, 2014$199,000Price change
- Dec 2, 2014$199,000Price change
- Nov 20, 2014$225,000Initial list price
- Nov 3, 2014$225,000Initial list price
Location
This home is located in Seattle, WA. Browse more Seattle listings on the Seattle market page or explore the full Seattle market report.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 98108)
Median age is 37.4; 23% hold a bachelor's degree; 57% of homes are owner-occupied; median household income is $90,179.
- Median income
- $90,179
- Median age
- 37.4
- Owner-occupied
- 56.7%
- Bachelor's degree
- 22.8%
- Census median home value
- $676,000
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
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