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BRICK CHARACTER ON BEACON HILL

Grounded   |  Flexible  |  Honest

5503 33rd Ave S

Now $718,000

1,750 SF   |   3 Beds   |   1.75 Baths

MLS# 2471993

Set above the street on a sunny corner lot, this 1948 brick contemporary offers privacy, light, and presence. The living room is warm and inviting with a wood-burning fireplace, coved ceilings, and refinished hardwoods. A new kitchen with a sunny corner eating space features quartz counters, new cabinetry, and stainless appliances. Two bedrooms and a renewed main-floor bath complete the main level. Downstairs adds a flexible family or media room with exterior access, a non-conforming third bedroom, and a ¾ bath with laundry. Outside, enjoy gated front parking, a rear side driveway with space for a boat or RV, and a concrete patio with afternoon light. Fully pre-inspected, with known items disclosed and reflected in price. Close to Columbia City, parks, Lake shores, and transit.