JUST LISTED! 3809 S Trenton St

BEACON HILL BURST OF JOY

GARDEN • GATHER • BELONG

Behind the bright blue gate, this South Beacon Hill home opens into a layered garden of mature plantings, winding slate paths, arbors, seating areas and plentiful garden art—colorful, personal and full of character. It feels collected rather than landscaped by formula, with something new revealing itself as you move through the property.

Inside, the unconventional layout works in two distinct living zones. The main level brings together generous living and dining spaces, a full kitchen, and a large bedroom with walk-in closet and full bath. Downstairs, a second bedroom, 3/4 bath, living/dining area, compact kitchen/laundry and separate exterior access create meaningful separation for guests, extended household living, work-from-home space or simply having room to spread out. It isn’t a legal duplex—and it doesn’t need to pretend to be one to offer unusual flexibility.

And the garden doesn’t stop at the front gate.

Out back, grapevines, established garden beds, trellises and mature plantings continue the story. The covered patio/carport adds another sheltered outdoor room while also providing flexible parking, and the secure gated rear alley access gives the property a level of practicality that’s easy to appreciate once you’re here.

The useful details keep adding up: two ductless mini-splits provide heating and A/C, an upstairs pellet stove adds another heat source, and the owned 13-panel solar array is already in place. Electric wall heaters in the bedrooms add dedicated heat where it matters. Substantial semi-finished attic storage, reached by pull-down ladder, gives you genuinely useful space overhead without pretending to be living area.

Parking is unusually generous for a city property, with room for up to five cars in front plus secure gated rear alley access.

And while the setting feels tucked away, it’s surprisingly connected. Henderson Stairway is just one block away, providing a direct pedestrian connection to S Henderson St and putting Rainier Beach Link about a 0.4-mile walk from home. Benefit Playground and the Chief Sealth Trail are nearby as well, adding green space, recreation and neighborhood connections within easy reach.

Not a conventional little bungalow—and that’s the point. A Beacon Hill burst of joy that knows exactly what it is.

3809 S Trenton St - Seattle, WA

SOUTH BEACON HILL

Offered at $588,000

Year Built 1946

Bedrooms 2

Baths 1.75

Square Feet 1,668 — buyer to verify

Heat / AC Ductless mini-splits + electric wall heaters in bedrooms + pellet stove

Parking Off-street for 5 + secure gated rear access off the alley.

2026 Taxes $1,206 (senior exemption)

MLS# 2585148

Layout Two distinct living zones, with one bedroom + full bath on the main level, and one bedroom + 3/4 bath downstairs, plus separate lower exterior access

Kitchen Full main-level kitchen with generous cabinetry, island and stainless appliances; compact lower kitchen/laundry adds flexibility

Gardens Layered mature plantings, winding slate paths, arbors, seating areas and plentiful garden art; grapevines, trellises and established beds continue out back

Energy + Comfort Owned 13-panel solar array, two ductless mini-splits providing heating and A/C, electric wall heaters in both bedrooms, plus an upstairs pellet stove.

(Home & Sewer Inspections available after preview.)

Property Flyer

What's Nearby

Floor Plan & Approximate Dimensions

Home Info Packet

Virtual Floorplan and more

OPEN HOUSES:

Thursday, Sep 24	11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday, Sep 26	12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Sunday, Sep 27	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Floor Plan & Approximate Dimensions

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THE HOME

Garden. Gather. Belong. Behind the bright blue gate, mature plantings, arbors and garden art set the tone.

From the street, the garden does most of the talking—layered planting, sculpted greenery and a front yard with real personality.

Room for up to five cars off-street in front—an unusually practical feature for a city property.

A vine-draped arbor frames the approach to the front door, with plantings unfolding on both sides.

Looking back toward the blue gate, Japanese maple, hydrangea and a vine-covered arbor frame the winding garden walk.

Collected, not landscaped by formula: winding slate paths, sculpted plantings, garden art and a tucked-away seating area.

An unusually large mature paperbark maple anchors the grounds, while bright blue chairs create a playful pause among established plantings and whimsical yard art.

A Beacon Hill burst of joy: the front garden keeps changing as you move through it—slate underfoot, clipped shrubs, hanging blooms and bright color in every direction.

Generous main-level living room with a stone fireplace, working pellet stove and ductless mini-split for heating and A/C.

A wall of windows brings in abundant natural light and keeps the front garden in view from the main living room.

A front entry with coat closet gives you real arrival space, while the main level opens easily from living room toward dining and kitchen—making the floor plan feel broader than the exterior suggests.

The dining area sits directly off the kitchen, with a broad window bringing in garden light and a view back to the sunny south-facing garden.

The kitchen wraps around three sides with abundant cabinetry, long stretches of counter space and a glass-front display cabinet that adds both storage and character.

Stainless refrigerator, double wall ovens and a central work island add serious utility, while the east-facing window brings in morning light.

Under-cabinet lighting brightens the kitchen workspace, the rolling island adds flexible prep space, and the sightline carries through the dining area to the rear garden beyond.

The main-level bedroom is unusually generous, with room for a full bedroom setup plus a separate sitting area.

The reverse angle shows the bedroom’s walk-in closet and full bath just beyond—useful storage and everyday function gathered together on the main level.

A true walk-in closet adds substantial hanging and shelf storage to the main-level bedroom.

Garden views and late-day sun give the main-level full bath an especially pleasant outlook, with vanity storage and open shelving.

The full bath continues with a multi-function shower panel, rain head and built-in shelving for a little extra daily luxury.

Substantial semi-finished attic storage with carpet and lighting—useful space for keeping everyday living areas uncluttered.

A pull-down ceiling hatch with folding ladder makes the attic storage easy to access and practical for regular use.

This shared kitchen/laundry serves both living zones, with refrigerator, range, sink, side-by-side washer/dryer and a window for daylight; its location also leaves room for a future owner to rethink how independently the two spaces function.

Just off the kitchen, a covered patio creates a sheltered spot to sit with the sunny south-facing garden stretching out beside it.

The garden story continues out back: grapevines, established beds, trellises, mature plantings, flowering pots and meandering paths create a second richly worked outdoor world.

From the patio, established garden beds and trellises frame the rear of the home, with a built-in barbecue pit in the foreground and the owned 13-panel solar array overhead.

The covered patio/carport adds a big dose of flexibility, with double doors opening to abundant outdoor storage and room to imagine workshop, hobby or creative use.

Off the alley, a remote-controlled automatic sliding gate secures the rear grounds and opens directly to the covered carport/patio.

Working around from the alley toward the front, the former driveway has been reimagined as a distinct approach to the separate exterior entrance for the lower living zone.

A beautifully hardscaped patio creates a private outdoor gathering area just outside the French-door entrance, reinforcing the separation from the main level.

The lower living area opens straight to the hardscaped patio through French doors, with a dedicated ductless mini-split for heating and A/C.

There’s room here for distinct living and dining areas, with the bedroom opening directly off the main gathering space.

Room for a king: this bedroom has brand-new carpet and padding, generous closet space, plus an oversized stepped window well that brings in abundant daylight and adds to the room’s open feel.

Generous closet storage spans the wall, with mirrored doors reflecting light across the bedroom.

The 3/4 bath is cleverly split into two spaces, with the pedestal sink separate from the roomy glass-enclosed shower and toilet area.

Main Floor (Zone 1)

Lower Floor (Zone 2)

Aerial view puts the whole property in context: the 4,673 sq ft lot, rear garden, covered carport/patio and owned 13-panel solar array. Property outline is approximate, not a survey.

A wider neighborhood aerial places the home in South Beacon Hill, with downtown Seattle visible across the cityscape. Subject location marked for context.

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WHAT'S NEARBY

Henderson Stairway — just one block from the home

Approx. 0.4-mile walk from the home to Rainier Beach Link

Henderson Stairway — direct pedestrian connection to S Henderson St

Rainier Beach Link Light Rail Station

Convenient Link access to downtown Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport, and beyond

Neighborhood wayfinding points the way to Kubota Garden, the Rainier Beach business district, Chief Sealth Trail and Link light rail.

Chief Sealth Trail — a 3.4-mile multi-use walking and biking trail through southeast Seattle, running from S Angeline St at its north end to S Gazelle St near Kubota Garden at its south end. The trail follows the City Light corridor through Beacon Hill and Rainier Beach, providing a green north-south route with connections to neighborhood destinations and light rail.

Benefit Playground — a nearby 2.2-acre neighborhood park with play areas, basketball, skateboarding & picnicking

Peaceful lawns, mature tree canopy and sunny open space at Benefit Playground

Beacon Ave S runs along Benefit Playground, with Metro Route 107 service to Beacon Hill Station, Rainier Beach Station and Renton Transit Center.