$475,000

5154 S Creston St Seattle, WA 98178

$5,641
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
2,200 sqft
0.2 acres
$216 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5154 S Creston St

Attention investors, builders, general contractors, opportunity awaits! This Upper Rainier Beach home nestled on a private street has endless possibilities on a .20-acre lot (8,883 sqft) with 2200 sqft of living space for your creative design with endless possibilities. There may even be a Mt. Rainier View from a 2nd story addition or expansion. The main floor offers a full bedroom with full bathroom and two additional loft rooms both with closets on the 2nd floor. The lower level offers a kitchenette, 2 bedrooms, living space & 3/4 bath. Separate entrances from both main floor and lower level ~ possible Duplex, MIL and additional ADU or DADU. Plenty of parking for 4-5 cars or more. Buyer to verify all development potential.

Highlights

StatusActive
Size2,200 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.2039 Acres
Year built1914
ParkingDriveway, Off Street
MLS #2334698
ViewTerritorial

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior: Ceramic Tile, Dining Room, Water Heater
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Off Street
  • View: Territorial
  • Exterior: Wood
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $475,000
  • Price/SqFt: $215
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $5,217
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved
  • Directions: Heading South on 51st Ave S, turn Left/East onto S Creston St, follow to end of the road.
  • Year Built: 1914
  • Living Area: 2,200 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.2039 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2334698
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: John L. Scott, Inc.
  • Office Phone: (425) 392-1211
  • Listing Agent: Kimberly A. Johnston

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Feb 02, 1989
Home Sold
$49,950
Feb 01, 1989
Home Sold
$86,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$530,000$5,217
2022$530,000$5,166
2021$435,000$4,656
2020$395,000$4,452
2018$342,000$3,501
2017$276,000$3,255

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Rainier View Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

11650 Beacon Ave S

4

Emerson Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.7 mi

9709 60th Ave S

2

Campbell Hill Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.2 mi

6418 S 124th St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,063. Typical income of Seattle, WA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

24%
<35k
56%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

39%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

15%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
43%
35-64 yrs old
11%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Chico'sChico's
  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • IKEAIKEA

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • ChipotleChipotle

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolvoVolvo
  • KiaKia
  • JeepJeep

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • AlternativeAlternative
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 5154 S Creston St

The listing price of 5154 S Creston St property is $475,000.

The property 5154 S Creston St is a house located in Seattle, Washington, 98178.

Active Listing: 5154 S Creston St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5154 S Creston St are: Rainier View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Emerson Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Campbell Hill Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Shore PK-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Dimmitt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Showalter Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Rainier Beach High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Alan T. Sugiyama High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Raisbeck Aviation High School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $5,217 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on February 2, 1989 for $49,950 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5154 S Creston St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 5154 S Creston St is 2,200 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5154 S Creston St is 1914.

This home is located at 5154 S Creston St in Seattle, WA and zip code 98178 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 2,200 square foot home, which was built in 1914, sits on a 0.20 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $475,000.

In April 2025 more than 311 listings in Seattle, WA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 271 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 241 were sold below. The number of listings in Seattle, WA increased by 21.9% between March and April 2025. In April 2025 median list price was $849,930 and the average listing age was 26 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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