SOLD

Listed By:

Tere Foster, COMPASS

Moya Skillman, COMPASS

Bought With:

Yuan Liu, WeLakeside

Sold: $6,500,000

$250K

Below asking

Listed: $6,750,000

Sold date: Aug 10, 2026

4701 W Ruffner Street, Magnolia,Seattle, King, WA, 98199
4
5
7,230 sqft

Source:

NWMLSNWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2524834

Description

This historic waterfront estate is perched gracefully over Puget Sound in a coveted Magnolia setting. A rare offering encompassing 1.5+ acres of private, parklike grounds with hidden gardens and spectacular Sound and Olympic Mountain views. The glorious waterfront setting includes an additional tax lot of tidelands. The home and the estate grounds accommodate parties for hundreds. Designed by J. Lister Holmes, the beautifully updated 7,230+ square foot home pays homage to its original splendor with bespoke finishes throughout. A dramatic arrival establishes the home's architectural presence and refined elegance. The grand, light-filled living room with ceiling timbers boasts French doors leading out to just one of the spacious view terraces, ideal for entertaining. The open, renovated kitchen is an epicurean's dream with casual eating space, generous island and top-notch appliances. The adjacent family room offers another view terrace; a tranquil year-round oasis for enjoying gorgeous sunsets. 4 bedrooms including a primary suite bathed in natural light. 2+ offices with handsome built-ins for those who work from home. The lower level rec room with wet bar offers the ultimate hangout space. Nothing is missing from this cherished residence. Minutes to Met Market and the dining + shopping in treasured Magnolia. When the tide is out, stroll to Discovery Park along the beach. A unique opportunity to own a quintessential Seattle estate.

Listing Updated:

Sep 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM UTC

Listing provided courtesy of Northwest MLS. Information contained herein is derived from different sources but has not been independently verified by Urban Living, MLS Grid, or the MLS, and should be verified by the buyer. Open house information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office or agent presenting the information.

4701 W Ruffner Street, Seattle

Home Details

  • Category

  • Residential

  • Style

  • Single Family Residence

  • Type

  • House

  • Taxes / Year

  • $56,362 / 2026

  • Status

  • Sold

  • Sold Date

  • Aug 10, 2026

  • Listing Updated

  • Sep 10, 2026

  • Year Built

  • 1929

Features

Beds & Baths
  • Total Beds

  • 4

  • Baths

  • 5

Heating & Cooling
  • Heating Type

  • Ductless, Forced Air, Radiant

  • Air Conditioning

  • Ductless

  • Fireplaces

  • No

Basement
  • Type

  • Daylight, Finished

Exterior

Construction
  • Year Built

  • 1929

Construction Details
  • Foundation Type

  • Poured Concrete

  • Roof Material

  • Shake

  • Exterior

  • Brick, Wood

Water & Sewer
  • Water Supply

  • Public

  • Sewer

  • Sewer Connected

Legal
  • Brokerage

  • COMPASS

Magnolia Residential Insights

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Seattle Residential Insights

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Listed By:

Tere Foster, COMPASS

Moya Skillman, COMPASS

Bought With:

Yuan Liu, WeLakeside

Listing Updated:

Sep 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM UTC

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