First time on the market in 37 years, the iconic "Castle" on West Seattle's coveted Beach Drive offers nearly an acre of waterfront magic. A storybook Tudor rich with vintage charm, leaded glass, box beam ceilings, hardwoods galore & cast-iron radiators awaits its next chapter. While time has stood still inside, the breathtaking Puget Sound & Olympic Mtn views from nearly every room are timeless. Watch ferries drift by, explore 50 feet of beach, and savor unforgettable sunsets. With a massive footprint, attached and detached garages, and rare driveway parking, this is your chance to reimagine a legacy home in an unbeatable setting. Minutes to bustling Alki Beach. Let the salt air inspire your beachfront dream.
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Listed by:
Debbie R. Kinson-Newman,
Windermere Real Estate/East,
Tim Church,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Bain
$2,300,000
4815 Beach Drive SW, Seattle, WA 98116
4beds
4,298sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
0.97 Acres Lot
$2,285,100 Zestimate®
$535/sqft
$6,589 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,285,100
$2.10M - $2.47M
$6,589/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 04:01am
Listed by:
Debbie R. Kinson-Newman,
Windermere Real Estate/East,
Tim Church,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Bought with:
Mark Reys, 111276
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2374636
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Radiant, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Double Oven, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Marble, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,298
- Total interior livable area: 4,298 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
- Waterfront features: Bulkhead, No Bank, Saltwater, Sound
- Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 50
Lot
- Size: 0.97 Acres
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7936000134
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1911
- Major remodel year: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Park, Playground, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Beach Drive
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/9/2025 | Sold | $2,300,000-20.7%$535/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2374636 | ||
| 6/8/2025 | Pending sale | $2,900,000$675/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2374636 | ||
| 5/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,900,000$675/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2374636 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,182 +8.9% | $2,962,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $25,867 +5.1% | $2,756,000 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $24,604 +4.4% | $2,924,000 +13.5% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seaview
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Alki Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alki
- Middle: Madison Mid
- High: West Seattle High
Source: NWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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