market analysis-12534 15th Ave Ne #25
APPRECIATION ANALYSIS - Median Home Prices
February 2011
N. Seattle 1 BR
132,000
Seattle 1 BR
215,000
% Change
N. Seattle 1 BR
115.9% higher
Seattle 1 BR
83.7% higher
April 2025
N. Seattle 1 BR
132,000
Seattle 1 BR
215,000
Appreciation Analysis Suggests that list price should be around $285,000
COMPARATIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
Active Listings - Current Competition
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845 NE 125th St Unit #301 - Newest Competition
Listed at $340,000
4 Days on the Market
Elevator is currently not working
Special Assessment is paid off
Remodeled, staged, 654 sqft
Likely overpriced
No Rental Cap - Pet Friendly
Pending Listings - Current Market Indicators
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229 Linden Ave N Unit #308B - Most similar pending property
28 Days on Market
Listed at $325,000 (second time pending; first buyer walked away with no explanation)
Significantly larger, 696 sqft, Remodeled with many property amenities
Rental Cap not yet met - Pet Friendly
Sold Listings - Actual Sales Prices
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303 N 130th St Unit #116 - Most similar Sold property
0 Days on Market
Sold at $296,000 (Cash offer)
Townhouse style with private back yard
No Rental Cap - No Pet Restrictions
Based on 18 comparable sales, the market supports a listing price of $295,000 if it is staged, and we can reasonably expect a sale within 30 days, assuming the insurance renewal proceeds smoothly. However, if activity is slow, we will want to do a price drop at approximately 3 weeks of listing.
Pricing slightly below market at $285,000 may accelerate the sale although multiple offers appear unlikely.
We can test the market at $310,000, however, I do not recommend it. I have concern that if an offer is received at this price, the appraisal will come in lower, and the purchase price will need reduced. You also run a much higher risk of staying on the market for 2 months or longer.Key Features
Pros: Recently remodeled (consistent with most comparables), proven financing, private backyard, HOA dues included
Cons: Street parking only, modest square footage, rental cap reached, limited community amenities
Staging Recommendation
14 of the 18 comparables were professionally staged (one was virtually staged), and buyer expectations for this size home favor staging. I strongly recommend staging to maximize appeal.
Agent Compensation
Fourteen of the 18 comparables offered 2.5% to the selling agent. To remain competitive, I advise matching the offer.
Days on Market
The average cumulative days on market for these comparables is 59 days, including listings still active. Proper pricing, staging, and marketing should help us beat that timeline.
LISTING TIMELINE + NEXT STEPS
ASAP
Order Resale Certificate and Condo Questionnaire
Friday May 16th - Remodel Complete (waiting for dishwasher)
*Tara can handle overseeing access from this point forward
Monday May 19th (Approximate)
Cleaners
Paperwork for review
Tuesday May 20th (Approximate) - Stagers
Wednesday May 21st (Approximate)
Photos (Included in listing services)
Paperwork finalized and signatures
Thursday May 22nd (Approximate) - List Date
Sunday May 25th (Approximate) - Open House
MARKETING MIX
On-site showing directions
On-site amenities list and link to access resale certificate
Professionally designed flyers and print materials
Custom listing website
Open house as needed
Informational text message to all scheduled showing agents with detailed showing instructions
Professional photography
Social media marketing blitz
Walkthrough video
Sample social media post