Sold539d on marketHistoric · 116 yrs
5051 40th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 • Fairmount Park • King County
$805,000
$493/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,632Sqft
0.14 acLot
1910Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Character Home
Built 1910 · 116 years of history
West Seattle
Fairmount Park
Outdoor Living
Ceiling Fan(s) · Ceramic Tile · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Hardwood · Laminate · Skylight(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 539 days ago · 3 views · Top 6% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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People checking out this listing
539 days on market
Established listing
$493/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 6% 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 1910 · Historic
Must see home in the heart of West Seattle. Loved well maintained w/updated wiring, plumbing, new roof, new siding, insulation & exterior paint. Located under 3 blocks from the WS Junction, Whole Foods, & Trader Joe’s. Location is quiet, urban, walkable & peaceful, and close to the planned WS light rail station. Oak hardwood floors, cute original kitchen steps out to large covered patio facing huge fully fenced back yard. Beautiful art deco tile fireplace anchors a light filled living room which wraps to expandable dining area. 1 bedroom & full bath on main, w/2nd bedroom/office upstairs. Basement has washer/dryer, storage or possible playroom or den. Two car garage off alley DADU potential? With character and charm, this home welcomes you.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights large covered patio, possible playroom or den, and oak hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$4,981/month
Principal & Interest$3,908
Property Tax$805
Insurance$268
Down payment20% ($161,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $644,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1910
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,998 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1910
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air
RoofComposition
ConstructionCement Planked
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount Park
Annual tax$6,652
Parcel1297300055
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Disposal
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Natural Gas
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Cement Planked
Patio & Porch
Ceiling Fan(s)
Ceramic Tile
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Hardwood
Laminate
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Patio
Views
Territorial
Room details
8 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
SecondBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainKitchen With Eating Space
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market539
Est. value$790,900
Est. rent$2,833/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$493
On marketOct 12, 2024
PostedSep 22, 2024
Last sold$805,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedOct 17, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98136
Price history
6 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Oct 15, 2024Sold$805,000$493NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 25, 2024Pending Sale$795,000$487NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sep 22, 2024Listed For Sale$795,000$487NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Aug 28, 2001Sold$232,000$142NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 7, 2000Sold$207,000$127NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 16, 1994Sold$115,000$70Public Record
Sold$805,000
Oct 15, 2024•$493/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$795,000
Sep 25, 2024•$487/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$795,000
Sep 22, 2024•$487/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$232,000
Aug 28, 2001•$142/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$207,000
Mar 7, 2000•$127/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$115,000
May 16, 1994•$70/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$7,395$719,000
Apr 8, 2023$6,652$654,000
Apr 8, 2022$6,234$683,000
Apr 8, 2021$5,974$603,000
Apr 8, 2020$5,757$552,000
Apr 8, 2019$5,624$547,000
Apr 8, 2018$5,097$551,000
Apr 8, 2017$5,112$483,000
Apr 8, 2016$3,674$442,000
Apr 8, 2015$3,674$403,000
Apr 8, 2014$3,674$357,000
Apr 8, 2013$3,674$325,000
Apr 8, 2012—$296,000
Apr 8, 2011—$312,000
Apr 8, 2010—$356,000
Apr 8, 2009—$356,000
Apr 8, 2007—$341,000
Apr 8, 2006—$320,000
Apr 8, 2005—$289,000
Apr 8, 2001$2,303$192,000
Apr 8, 2000$2,147$170,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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