2844 Cascadia Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98144
About This Home
Designed in 1911 by noted architect James H. Schack, the Roy P. Ballard House stands as a masterwork of early 20th-century residential architecture in Seattle’s historic Mount Baker neighborhood. Schack infused this Spanish-influenced, foursquare-style residence with a refined elegance that balanced formal structure with the organic warmth of the era’s finest craftsmanship. The home’s interior is a beautifully preserved showcase of intricate, original Mahogany moldings, casework, paneling, and authentic period details. This extraordinary home is perfectly sited on Cascadia Ave. Souths ridge line, offering sweeping views of Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains. (It is still connected to its twin, the W. Logan Geary residence, by its iconic shared portico) The home’s design and flow offers multiple living areas, a large kitchen with a breakfast area, butler’s pantry, formal dining room, sitting area, and an extraordinary garden atrium and patio. The second level consists of a large primary bedroom with en-suite bath, fireplace, multiple walk-in closets plus a large family room, two additional bedrooms (one currently being used as an office) three-quarter bath and an outside deck with hot tub. The third level offers two more large bedrooms, a three-quarter bathroom, storage and multiple view decks. The lower level offers a billiards-recreation room with fireplace (pool table conveys) three-quarter bath, workout studio, mechanical room, shop + two car garage.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Good Transit
Very BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Very Good
- Year built: 1911
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete,Slab
- Roof: Tile
- Construction materials: Brick,Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Multi Level
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer,Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Washer(s),Water Heater: Electric,Water Heater Location: Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bathroom Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Third
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Second
Bathroom Three Quarter
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Third
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Den Office
- Level: Second
Dining Room
- Level: Main
Entry Hall
- Level: Main
Family Room
- Level: Main
Features
- Bath Off Primary,Dining Room,Pantry
- Door features: French Doors
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Concrete,Hardwood,Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Gas,Wood Burning,Lower Level: 1,Main Level: 1,Upper Level: 1,Fireplace
- Fireplace: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Fireplace,Radiator,Recirculation Pump,Electric,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 6,460
- Total interior livable area: 6,460 sqft
Kitchen With Eating Space
- Level: Main
Living Room
- Level: Main
Master Bedroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Rec Room
- Level: Lower
Utility Room
- Level: Lower
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 5700004375
- Zoning: NR2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special condition: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary,Dining Room,Fireplace,Fireplace (Primary Bedroom),French Doors,Hot Tub/Spa,Pantry,Solarium/Atrium,Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater,Wet Bar,Wine Cellar
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake,Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Topography of land: Level,Rolling,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Brush,Fruit Trees,Garden Space,Wooded
Lot
- Lot size: 0.43 Acres
- Features: Curbs,Open Lot,Paved,Sidewalk,Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Green House,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Irrigation,Patio,Rooftop Deck,Shop
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway,Attached Garage,Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in King County and Washington
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $22,729 | $272,748 |
| Home Insurance * | $881 | $10,572 |
| Property Taxes | $3,596 | $43,152 |
| Electricity | $441 | $5,302 |
| Total | $27,647 | $331,764 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Washington FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-08 | Listed for sale | $4,950,000 |
| 1999-02-26 | Sold | $1,050,000 |
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