1560 28th Avenue W, Seattle WA 98199 — Magnolia

$1,785,000 · Zestimate $1,724,100 · $624/sqft
✅ STRONG MATCH — Scenario A

Property Details

TypeSingle Family Residence — 1929 Brick Tudor (2 stories + basement)
Beds / Baths4 bd / 3 ba (1 main, 2 up, 1 lower; 3/4 bath in lower)
Living Area2,860 sq ft
Lot Size8,625 sq ft (level, fully fenced-partial, garden + sprinklers)
Year Built1929 — condition rated "Very Good"
Garage2 covered spaces — detached garage + long driveway
HOANone
Heating / CoolingForced air (gas + electric), Fireplace · No A/C
ViewBay (Elliott), Islands, Mountain, Territorial
SchoolsMagnolia Elem (7/10) · McClure Mid (8/10) · Ballard HS (10/10)
Walk / Bike / Transit67 / 60 / 42
Days on Market2 (listed 5/14/2026)
Price HistoryListed 5/15/26 at $1.785M; sold $1.7M (Aug 2024); +5% over last sale
Property Tax (2024)$14,492 on $1,473,000 assessed

Source: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/1560-28th-Avenue-W-Seattle-WA-98199/48943051_zpid/

Analysis

This is a textbook Scenario A target on a great Magnolia block. Quintessential 1920s brick Tudor with original character — coved ceilings, hardwoods, built-ins, period light fixtures — but with a newly opened-up kitchen, renovated bathrooms, and an indoor-outdoor flow to a sprawling patio with a built-in outdoor fireplace. The 8,625 sqft lot is well above the Scenario A 5,500 sqft preference and gives Margot and Remi real backyard space, with mature plantings (wisteria, hydrangea) for privacy. Layout is genuinely flexible: bed on main, two up, plus a lower-level bed, bonus room, and oversized laundry that the listing flags as ADU potential — a real value lever for the next 10 years. Pricing at $1.785M is right at market (Zestimate $1.724M), under the Scenario A $2.2M ceiling, and only +5% over the August 2024 sale, which suggests sellers haven't gotten ahead of themselves. Bay views to Elliott Bay are a meaningful upgrade. Two main caveats: it's a 1929 home (mechanicals worth scrutinizing during inspection despite "Very Good" rating), and Little Garden is ~5 miles north — workable but not as tight as a Ballard pick.

Pros

  • Magnolia — top-tier preferred neighborhood
  • 4 bd / 3 ba, 2,860 sqft — fits family + growth
  • 8,625 sqft lot — well above Scenario A preference
  • Detached garage + long driveway (2+ covered)
  • Brick Tudor character preserved + modern kitchen reno
  • Lower level flagged as ADU-potential — future income/flex
  • Bay, island, and mountain views
  • Outdoor fireplace + sprawling patio for entertaining
  • Active listing, only 2 days on market — fresh inventory
  • Priced at +5% over Aug 2024 sale — not aggressive

Cons

  • 1929 build — older systems require thorough inspection
  • No A/C (forced air gas only)
  • Bedrooms split across 3 levels — less ideal with toddlers
  • ~5 miles to Little Garden (longer than Ballard picks)
  • Magnolia Bridge is the only easy on/off — single point of failure
  • Only fenced "partially" — may need work for toddler containment
  • Walk Score 67 — decent but not Ballard-core walkable

Drive Times (estimates)

DestinationDriveDistance
Austin & Michelle — Fremont, Seattle~14 min~5.0 miMaps
Nick & Ali — 2448 NW 59th St #303, Seattle~10 min~3.0 miMaps
Downtown Seattle — Pike Place Market~14 min~4.0 miMaps
SeaTac Airport — SeaTac, WA~28 min~16 miMaps
Tri-Cities, WA — Richland~3 hr 30 min~210 miMaps
Ladybug Mountain — 151 Mary Ann Creek Rd, Oroville WA~5 hr~265 miMaps
Little Garden — 10008 Dibble Ave NW, Seattle~15 min~5.0 miMaps

Biking (estimates)

DestinationBikeDistance
Little Garden — 10008 Dibble Ave NW, Seattle~28 min~5.0 miMaps
Nick & Ali — 2448 NW 59th St #303, Seattle~17 min~3.0 miMaps
Gas Works Park — 2101 N Northlake Way, Seattle~28 min~5.2 miMaps

Walkability (estimates · Walk Score 67)

CategoryNearestWalkDistance
Coffee shopCaffe Appassionato (Magnolia Village)~14 min~0.7 miMaps
RestaurantMagnolia Village (W McGraw St)~14 min~0.7 miMaps
GroceryMetropolitan Market — Magnolia~15 min~0.8 miMaps