Pending39d on marketHistoric · 117 yrs
4432 40th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98116 • Genesee • King County
$850,000
$521/sqft
Down payment assistance available
2Beds
1Baths
1,632Sqft
0.1 acLot
1909Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
1 Story w/Bsmnt. Style
Built 1909 · 117 years of history
Alaska Junction
Genesee
Outdoor Living
Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Skylight(s) · Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 39 days ago · 801 views · 38 saves · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
801 views
People checking out this listing
38 saves
Buyers have saved this home
39 days on market
Established listing
$521/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 2% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1909 · Historic
Embrace the sweet life from this beautifully renovated Alaska Junction home sited on an enviable street-to-alley lot with great DADU potential! This thoughtfully updated home lives large, blending charm with modern amenities. Vaulted ceilings, skylights and exceptional natural light enhance the open-concept layout, while hardwood floors, fresh paint, a chef’s kitchen with slab quartz counters, full tiled bath with radiant heated floors, & mini-split heating/cooling elevate everyday living. The flexible lower level with walk-out access features a big rec room, office nook & utility room with storage space. The terraced lot offers a host of possibilities. Enjoy the elevated deck and meandering flagstone path that leads to the lovely garden area. Or explore your options for building a DADU or 2nd home on this level front yard. Oversized single-car garage with driveway + bonus parking space off the alley. Live just moments from the heart of West Seattle with a 91 Walk Score and outstanding access to neighborhood restaurants, retailers, Trader Joes & Whole Foods, transit, parks & more!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights enviable street-to-alley lot, office nook, and exceptional natural light as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,290/month
Principal & Interest$4,156
Property Tax$850
Insurance$283
Down payment20% ($170,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.18% rate · 30yr fixed · $680,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1909
HeatingHeat Pump, Wall Furnace, Electric
CoolingDuctless
Parking1 Garage space
Lot4,312 sqft
Days on Zillow39 Days
Price/sqft$521
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Style1 Story w/Bsmnt.
ConditionVery Good
Year built1909
Stories1
Systems
HeatingHeat Pump, Wall Furnace, Electric
CoolingDuctless
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage
BasementFinished
Lot4,312 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGenesee
Annual tax$9,738
Parcel0952005460
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater Location: Basement Utility Room
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Heat Pump
Wall Furnace
Electric
Cooling
Ductless
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Skylight(s)
Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Views
Territorial
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusPending
Days on market39
Est. value$848,600
Est. rent$2,766/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$521
On marketFeb 26, 2026
PostedFeb 26, 2026
Last sold$615,000
MLS statusPending
MLS updatedApr 2, 2026
Tour days6
Views801
Favorites38
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98116
Price history
23 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 16, 2026Pending Sale$850,000$521NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 26, 2026Listed For Sale$850,000$521NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 7, 2024Listing Removed$3,500$2Zillow Rentals
Oct 12, 2024Price Change$3,500$2Zillow Rentals
Sep 30, 2024Listed For Rent$3,600$2Zillow Rentals
Apr 22, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Apr 18, 2023Listed For Rent$3,500$2Zillow Rentals
May 17, 2022Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
Apr 28, 2022Listed For Rent$3,300$2Zillow Rental Manager
May 12, 2021Listing Removed——Zillow Rental Manager
May 6, 2021Listed For Rent$2,800$2Zillow Rental Manager
Jul 15, 2019Sold$615,000$377NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 12, 2019Pending Sale$624,950$383Engel & V�lkers Mercer Island
May 7, 2019Price Change$624,950$383Engel & Voelkers Mercer Island
Apr 23, 2019Price Change$599,950$368Owner
Mar 23, 2019Listed For Sale$609,000$373Owner
Sep 25, 2018Sold$450,000$276Public Record
Jul 31, 2018Listed For Sale$645,000$395Windermere Real Estate Co.
Jul 29, 2018Pending Sale$645,000$395Windermere Real Estate Co.
Jul 27, 2018Price Change$645,000$395Windermere Real Estate Co.
Jul 18, 2018Listed For Sale$685,000$420Windermere Real Estate Co.
Oct 31, 2007Sold$366,000$224NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 30, 2002Sold$215,000$132NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$850,000
Mar 16, 2026•$521/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$850,000
Feb 26, 2026•$521/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed$3,500
Nov 7, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$3,500
Oct 12, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,600
Sep 30, 2024•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Apr 22, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$3,500
Apr 18, 2023•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
May 17, 2022•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$3,300
Apr 28, 2022•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Listing Removed—
May 12, 2021•Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent$2,800
May 6, 2021•$2/sqft•Zillow Rental Manager
Sold$615,000
Jul 15, 2019•$377/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$624,950
Jun 12, 2019•$383/sqft•Engel & V�lkers Mercer Island
Price Change$624,950
May 7, 2019•$383/sqft•Engel & Voelkers Mercer Island
Price Change$599,950
Apr 23, 2019•$368/sqft•Owner
Listed For Sale$609,000
Mar 23, 2019•$373/sqft•Owner
Sold$450,000
Sep 25, 2018•$276/sqft•Public Record
Listed For Sale$645,000
Jul 31, 2018•$395/sqft•Windermere Real Estate Co.
Pending Sale$645,000
Jul 29, 2018•$395/sqft•Windermere Real Estate Co.
Price Change$645,000
Jul 27, 2018•$395/sqft•Windermere Real Estate Co.
Listed For Sale$685,000
Jul 18, 2018•$420/sqft•Windermere Real Estate Co.
Sold$366,000
Oct 31, 2007•$224/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$215,000
Aug 30, 2002•$132/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Tax history
20 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$8,646$876,000
Apr 7, 2023$7,759$797,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,845$780,000
Apr 7, 2021$6,699$704,000
Apr 7, 2019$5,535$553,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,013$557,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,035$488,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,545$424,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,545$387,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,545$353,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,545$321,000
Apr 7, 2012—$293,000
Apr 7, 2011—$309,000
Apr 7, 2010—$285,000
Apr 7, 2009—$285,000
Apr 7, 2007—$273,000
Apr 7, 2006—$255,000
Apr 7, 2005—$269,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,406$201,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,257$179,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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