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$499,000

5500 S Leo St Seattle, WA 98178

2 beds
1 full
700 sqft
0.1 acres
$713 / sqft
House

Property details

About 5500 S Leo St

Newly renovated corner lot home located in S. Seattle. This home offers a blend of comfort, convenience, off-street parking & future income potential. This charming property is located just minutes off the i-5 corridor. Offering easy access to amenities, airports, & downtown Seattle so dont miss out. Ideal for anyone looking to downsize, be close to the city, first-time home buyers, investors & more. This home is turnkey & ready for you to enjoy. Updated from top to bottom including windows, siding, doors, appliances, lighting, paint, kitchen, bath, and flooring. A treelined fully fenced back yard makes for plenty of privacy. Buyer to verify possibility of removing garage & adding on an ADU. Possible Buyer credit! Dont miss out.

Highlights

HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
Size700 sqft
Lot size0.1099 Acres
Year built1942
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
MLS #2393603
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl Plank
  • Interior: Double Pane/Storm Window, Water Heater
  • Total Bedroom Count: 2
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood Products
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None
  • List Price: $499,000
  • Price/SqFt: $712
  • HOA Amount: $0
  • Annual Tax Amount: $3,532
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Lot: Corner Lot, Paved
  • Directions: Google maps- or I-5 to Boeing access road, continue up hill on Ryan Way to 51st Av S, Right on 51st to Leo, Left on Leo and 55th Av S.
  • Year Built: 1942
  • Living Area: 700 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.1099 Acres
  • MLS Number: 2393603
  • MLS Name: NWMLS
  • Office Name: Better Properties Soundview
  • Office Phone: (253) 238-9511
  • Listing Agent: Brandi Mcauley

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Mar 28, 2008
Home Sold
$205,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2022$372,000$3,532
2021$306,000$3,185
2020$278,000$3,051
2018$228,000$2,287
2017$184,000$2,128

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Rainier View Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

11650 Beacon Ave S

4

Emerson Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.9 mi

9709 60th Ave S

2

Campbell Hill Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 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. The majority of Seattle, WA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is 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 5500 S Leo St

The listing price of 5500 S Leo St property is $499,000.

The property 5500 S Leo St is a house located in Seattle, Washington, 98178.

Active Listing: 5500 S Leo St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 5500 S Leo 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), Talley High School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2022 is $3,532 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on March 28, 2008 for $205,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 5500 S Leo St has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 5500 S Leo St is 700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 5500 S Leo St is 1942.

This home is located at 5500 S Leo St in Seattle, WA and zip code 98178 in the Southeast neighborhood. This 700 square foot home, which was built in 1942, sits on a 0.11 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 26, 2025 and is currently priced at $499,000.

In June 2025 more than 270 listings in Seattle, WA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 281 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 334 were sold below. The number of listings in Seattle, WA increased by 14.7% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 27 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $856,247.

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

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