6970 47th Ave SW | West Seattle

Lincoln Park

2 Bedroom - 1 Bath - MLS #2212441 - List: $800,000 Sold: $850,000

sq ft 1012 - 10,150 SQ FT Lot - built 1921

Step into a piece of history with this enchanting 1921 home. Imagine yourself writing your first novel, making art, or planting a secret garden in this tranquil retreat. Tucked away in a serene cul-de-sac, embrace uninterrupted moments from the front porch, whether admiring sunsets or marveling at storms. Perched to capture breathtaking views of gardens, water & trees, it's truly a natural paradise within the city. With easy access to Lincoln Park, Lowman Beach, & everyday provisions, the location is unbeatable. Updates blend seamlessly with historic charm, creating a cozy cottage ambiance that's unmatched by builds of today. Finished main is just over 1,000 sqft. Basement & attic allow an extra 750+ to dream up your ideas for expansion.


What We Love About Living Here

  • The house is Historic (1921) and has stood the test of time, the land is reinforced and engineered to continue to do so. The Maple way reinforcement and the rockery all have engineering stamps of approval

  • The cul-de-sac is very private and quiet. Perfect for sunset or storm watching on front porch without distractions

  • The property is perched high up so that you can enjoy impressive views of gardens, water, mountains and sunset. You are literally, nature in the city

  • Access to Lincoln park, Lowman Beach and Morgan Junction provisions within minutes

  • The property has been updated but still has a unique cozy cottage feeling that could never be experienced in a development

  • Attic (owner measured: 34’ x 9’ 6” = 323 sq ft) and basement (recorded 420 sq ft) allow room to expand another 750 sqft to the home

  • Tall basement ceilings and existing plumbing are crucial for future additional square footage

  • The historic vibe and period details evoke nostalgia for the past

  • Feel the inspiration to write a book, dream of the arts, and grow your own garden or take up birdwatching


Facts and Figures

Since the initial purchase in 2017

  • New interior and exterior paint

  • New kitchen cabinets

  • New kitchen sink

  • Updated sheetrock

  • New electrical and new panel

  • New deck (composite)

  • Greenhouse

  • Extensive landscaping

  • New bathroom sink and toilet

  • New mudroom door

  • New windows on the West side of home

  • New Hardie plank siding (Unsure of year, could have been prior to 2017)

  • Underground sprinkler system installed with timer/controls

Added in 2023/2024

  • Refreshed interior and exterior paint

  • New home heat conversion from Oil to Electric (2024) 

  • New flooring in bath

  • New lighting throughout

  • Sectioned off basement with locking storage area

  • New gravel in alley

  • Freshened up front door and deck

  • New gutter on South end of home. All gutters were inspected and repaired as needed. 

  • Updated refrigerator, microwave, range, countertops, and additional cabinets added

  • Extensive landscaping plus fresh compost, river rock, and mulch

    Sewer Scope

Inspection Report

Items Addressed on the Inspection:

2.2 Property professionally landscaped

3.3.3 Soil moved away from building

3.10 Address. Moss removed and handrail tightened

4.4 Moss removed from roof

4.5 & 4.7 Gutters and downspouts all cleaned out by licensed professionals

8 All electrical callouts were addressed

9.7 Oil Tank decommissioned, see attached receipt below

9.8 Filter changed 3/24

Geotech Reports - Hard copy on site

Survey - Hard copy on site

Oil Tank Decomission Receipt