This century home in Upper Rainier Beach, Seattle, offers historic charm with an architectural style featuring a steep pitched roof and classic wood siding. Built many decades ago, the property is ideal for investors, builders, or developers seeking a fixer-upper opportunity. The 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home includes an open-concept layout, a bonus room, and an 850 sq. ft. unfinished basement, all on a large, level lot. Located conveniently with access to downtown Seattle and I-5, the home is priced at $465,000 and provides potential for renovation, resale, or building up to three new units on the site. The garage and an adjacent lot are sold separately. Property is sold as-is.

Historic Home Exterior

A two-story house exhibits a steeply pitched gable roof and gray painted wooden siding, reflecting classic early 20th-century American architectural style. Multiple small windows on the upper and lower levels provide symmetry, with white window frames offering subtle contrast. A covered front porch with simple railing lines the entrance, accessible by a worn set of concrete steps with turquoise paint remnants. The driveway and surrounding ground appear aged with patches of dirt and sparse grass, bordered by trees stripped of leaves, indicating a late autumn or early winter season. Adjacent is a detached garage with matching gray siding and shingle roof, complementing the overall subdued color palette and vintage charm.

House Exterior and Outbuilding

A traditional gray-painted wooden house with a steeply pitched roof stands prominently on the left, accompanied by a porch with a modest railing and steps leading to the front door. The adjacent detached outbuilding, also painted gray, features a sliding glass door and a moss-covered roof, indicating some age and natural wear. The ground in front of both structures consists of a mix of dry dirt and sparse vegetation, bordered by a few leafy plants and scattered leaves. Tall evergreen trees rise in the background under a bright blue sky punctuated by a few white clouds, lending a rustic, early American home charm to the scene.

Backyard Garden Space

A sprawling backyard garden area displaying an untamed, natural landscape with a mix of wild grasses, small plants, and overgrown shrubbery. A wooden fence runs along the perimeter, marked by vertical posts and a weathered appearance, providing privacy and a rustic feel. The left side reveals part of the house’s exterior clad in grey siding with sliding glass doors that open to the yard. The sky overhead is clear and blue with a few scattered white clouds. Mature trees and bushes frame the edges, adding layers of greenery and a sense of seclusion to the outdoor space.

Exterior Backyard View

A wide backyard space with a bare, earthy ground surface scattered with dry leaves and small patches of greenery. The house at the rear has a steeply pitched gable roof with multiple small windows and a covered front porch supported by wooden posts. Adjacent to the yard is a long, single-story structure painted in muted gray tones, featuring sliding glass doors and a single window, complementing the main house’s subdued color palette. A wooden fence lines the left side, enclosing the yard area with mature trees offering some natural privacy and serenity under a bright blue sky.

Garage Exterior

Single-story detached garage with a trapezoidal roof covered in moss, adding an aged, rustic character. The building is clad in vertical wood siding painted in a muted gray tone complementing the natural, earthy surroundings. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors offer a glimpse inside, creating a modern contrast to the traditional structure. Surrounding the garage, dry leaves scatter across cracked concrete flooring, suggesting autumn or early winter. Bare leafless trees and a few large evergreens frame the scene, enhancing the outdoor rustic feel. The overall look expresses a blend of functional simplicity and subtle historic charm.

Exterior View and Outbuilding

A muted gray-toned historic house with a steeply pitched gable roof sits alongside a long, low outbuilding covered in mossy growth on its roof. The main house has multiple small-paned windows, a covered front porch with railings, and weathered green steps leading to the entrance. The outbuilding has sliding glass doors and a side window, suggesting light-filled interior space. The ground between buildings is bare earth and scattered dry leaves, bordered by climbing ivy near the outbuilding’s base. Tall trees and a clear blue sky provide a natural backdrop, emphasizing rustic simplicity and aged charm.

Front Yard and House Exterior

A spacious front yard with a dirt and scattered leaf-covered ground extends toward a classic American house with gray painted wood siding. The house has a steep, triangular gabled roof with multiple white-framed windows on both the main and attic levels. A small covered porch with columns and a short staircase leads to the front door, inviting a rustic and traditional ambiance. To the right, a separate long, low outbuilding with similar gray paneling and white-framed windows runs parallel to the yard. A wooden fence encloses the property’s left side, complemented by a few leafless trees and evergreen foliage in the background.

Overgrown Backyard

A neglected backyard with an uneven concrete slab overgrown by moss and wild vines dominates the foreground. The surrounding ground is covered with untamed grass, scattered leaves, and low bushes encroaching on the paved area. A weathered, fallen doormat lies amid the greenery, adding to the sense of abandonment. Trees mostly bare of leaves rise along the edges of the space, mixed with tall conifers and deciduous trees, while a wooden fence separates the yard from neighboring homes. The sky is clear and blue, lending a natural backdrop contrast to this unkempt garden.

Side Yard and Driveway

A wide dirt driveway runs alongside a single-story structure clad in weathered wood paneling painted gray. Sparse vegetation grows near the building’s base, while mature deciduous trees with bare branches indicate a late autumn or early winter setting. Fallen leaves blanket the edges of the driveway and surrounding ground. In the background, neighboring houses with varied siding and modest designs sit behind wooden fences. The sky is clear with few scattered clouds, adding a crisp, bright atmosphere to the rural or suburban exterior space characterized by natural, earthy tones and an unpaved, rustic pathway.

Living Room Corner

The room has a tiled floor with square beige tiles grouted in dark lines, creating a grid pattern. The walls are painted in two tones: a soft muted blue on one side near the entrance and a faded tan on the opposite side with two small windows featuring white frames and beige blinds. The ceiling is white with visible water stains and a smoke detector mounted centrally. Large windows on the left are adorned with sheer brown curtains hanging from dark rods, allowing natural light to filter in softly. The doorway reveals a glimpse of an older wooden built-in shelving unit and trim in warm wood hues, giving a rustic, somewhat worn feel to the space.

Living Room Details

Square beige tiles with dark grout lines cover the floor, adding a geometric pattern throughout the space. The room has two windows dressed with off-white blinds, bringing natural light and soft shadows inside. One wall is painted a muted blue, contrasting with other walls in a faded beige tone showing signs of wear and age, which adds character. A rectangular mirror hangs on the blue wall, reflecting light and expanding the visual space. An archway framed in white leads into an adjoining kitchen area with wooden cabinetry, offering a connection between rooms and showcasing mid-century architectural details.

Kitchen and Dining Area

The space reveals a retro kitchen with wood-paneled cabinetry creating a warm, vintage feel. A prominent archway with scalloped trim frames the kitchen, which includes white appliances like an oven and refrigerator, and a basic white countertop. Open shelving and cabinets on either side of the arch offer storage with subtle knobs. The adjoining dining area has a worn tile floor with a neutral color palette, complementing the muted brick wall that adds textured character. Large sliding glass doors open to an outside space, bringing natural light into the room despite its aged and unpolished condition.

Living Room Entrance

A spacious room with beige ceramic tile flooring laid in a grid pattern and light blue walls. The ceiling is plain white and textured, showing its age. Two doorways lead to adjoining rooms, one framed by white trim and opening to a space with exposed brick walls, the other a simpler opening into a similarly painted room. Natural light streams in from unseen windows, casting shadows that highlight the room’s dimensions. The walls show marks and some wear, indicating the need for renovation, while a black-framed mirror hangs on one wall reflecting parts of the room.

Kitchen and Dining Area

Wood-paneled cabinetry with scalloped trim outlines a large archway separating the kitchen from the adjoining dining area. The kitchen walls and fixtures display a vintage mid-century style, featuring upper and lower cabinets surrounding a white freestanding stove and double sink beneath a small window. Built-in shelving and storage flank the archway on both sides, creating an integrated yet open feel. The floor is covered with linoleum tiles showing wear, while adjacent rooms feature light-colored walls and tile flooring. A brick accent wall adds texture to the space, blending retro charm with functional design.

Kitchen Archway Entrance

A centrally located kitchen seen through a large scalloped archway painted in soft white contrasts with warm honey-toned wood cabinetry that lines the walls. White appliances including a vintage stove and refrigerator blend harmoniously into the space while the white countertops provide a clean surface around the oversized sink beneath a window with a cereal scalloped trim. The floor features a muted beige tile pattern, showing some age that complements the historic feel. Minimal decor and utilitarian fixtures contribute to a timeless, mid-century character of this cozy kitchen nook.

Bedroom Interior

Empty bedroom with worn red-painted wooden floors showing significant wear and patches where paint has peeled. Cream-colored paneled walls create a muted backdrop, complementing two large vertical windows allowing ample natural light and views of bare winter trees and greenery outside. An open closet spans one wall with simple white trim and a single clothing rod, reflecting a minimalist, rustic aesthetic. The white ceiling has some visible patching or peeling, and a small central light fixture hangs. The door is partially open, painted white with a golden knob, adding slight warmth to the simple, raw room.

Small Room with Tile Flooring

Light blue walls create a calm atmosphere contrasted by a lime green trim near the ceiling. The floor is covered with square beige tiles, arranged in a grid pattern, showing some signs of wear and stains. A single window on one wall is dressed with a sheer dark blue curtain, allowing soft natural light to filter through. To the left, a wooden door is partially open, revealing an adjacent space or storage area. A small, square recessed niche with gray trim is set into one wall. The ceiling is plain white with a slight texture, and beige baseboards frame the room at floor level. The space feels empty and slightly weathered, emphasizing a simple, utilitarian design with subtle color contrasts.

Bathroom Interior

A compact bathroom with a bathtub and shower combination against a light blue wall with a narrow ventilation window above. The white bathtub and shower area contrasts with the beige walls around the sink and toilet. The toilet shows clear signs of rust and wear, particularly on the seat and base. A plain white vanity countertop houses an off-white sink with a two-handle faucet. Above the sink sits a large, simple black-framed mirror. The door shows aged wood with peeling paint, contributing to a rustic, worn aesthetic. The space overall conveys an older, utilitarian style requiring updating.

Enclosed Porch Area

Long narrow space with large wrap-around windows showing a misty outdoor view, framed by white-painted structural supports. The walls are painted in a beige tone above gray paneling, blending with weathered wooden panel walls. A small, old, orange and white built-in cabinet with an inset sink sits on the left end. Concrete flooring shows discoloration and paint stains, adding a rustic, worn character. The ceiling is white with a solitary bare bulb fixture. A gray door stands at the far end, likely providing entry to the main house or backyard, emphasizing simplicity and utility in this sun-filled extension.

Small Attic Room

Sloped ceilings define the compact space, suggesting it is an attic or loft area. One wall is painted bright yellow, adding a pop of color and contrast against the other plain white walls. A small, rectangular window with a white frame is set low into the yellow wall, allowing limited light to filter in. The flooring is covered in beige carpet that appears slightly worn and stained, indicating some age or use. The room has a simple, unfinished feel with minimal architectural detailing, suitable for storage or a small additional nook.

Attic Storage Space

The narrow attic shows sloped white-painted walls converging at a ridge beam with aged wooden supports. The flooring is composed of weathered, dark wooden planks marked with paint splatters and minor holes, illustrating its age and previous use. A small square window at the far end introduces natural light, brightening the otherwise enclosed space. The room contains an overturned piece of metal and wood furniture, suggesting it is primarily used for storage or an unfinished area. The attic’s rustic, unpolished condition highlights the historic character of the home with evidence of wear and simple construction.

Listing Agent: Rick Juma of Aqua via Zillow