Sold740d on marketHistoric · 113 yrs
5040 42nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 • Fairmount Park • King County
$930,000
$550/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,690Sqft
0.14 acLot
1913Built
Property DNA
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Craftsman Style
Built 1913 · 113 years of history
Alaska Junction
Fairmount Park
Outdoor Living
Fir/Softwood · Dining Room · Skylight(s) · Water Heater
Softwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 740 days ago · 2 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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740 days on market
Established listing
$550/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1913 · Historic
There is so much to love about this gracious home (& detached studio!) nestled on a serene block just a stone’s throw from the Junction. Spacious living & dining rooms w/high ceilings, ornate crown molding & gas fireplace. Cute kitchen (w/plans to make larger!) Basement provides dry space for storage or finish for ??? The super cool modern detached studio with skylights, vaulted ceilings, French doors, water & gas fireplace is perfect for your home office, art studio, Zen space. Undeniably special outdoor spaces incl. large deck for alfresco dining & charming front porch w/swing, plus extensive landscaping w/rare designer hardscape pieces. Paved alley parking for 2+ cars. Sweet Junction location close to shopping, transit & farmer’s market.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights french doors, dry space, and art studio as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,703/month
Principal & Interest$4,463
Property Tax$930
Insurance$310
Down payment20% ($186,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.00% rate · 30yr fixed · $744,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1913
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingRV Parking, Off Street
Lot6,250 sqft
Offer Review Date2024-02-28
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
Year built1913
Stories1
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingRV Parking, Off Street
BasementUnfinished
Lot6,250 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount Park
Annual tax$6,380
Parcel1297300180
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dryer
Washer
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Gas
Water Heater Location: Basement
Flooring
Softwood
Other
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
RV Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Fir/Softwood
Dining Room
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Dead End Street
Paved
Sidewalk
Cabana/Gazebo
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Hot Tub/Spa
Patio
RV Parking
Sprinkler System
Views
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Utilities
Xfinity
Room details
7 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Three Quarter
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainLiving Room
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market740
Est. value$951,000
Est. rent$3,170/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$550
On marketMar 22, 2024
PostedFeb 22, 2024
Last sold$930,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMar 28, 2024
Tour days6
Views2
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98136
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Mar 28, 2024Sold$930,000$550NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 28, 2024Pending Sale$860,000$509NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 22, 2024Listed For Sale$860,000$509NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 2, 1995Sold$165,000$98Public Record
Sold$930,000
Mar 28, 2024•$550/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$860,000
Feb 28, 2024•$509/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$860,000
Feb 22, 2024•$509/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$165,000
Jun 2, 1995•$98/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$7,726$755,000
Apr 8, 2023$6,371$623,000
Apr 8, 2022$6,380$701,000
Apr 8, 2021$6,116$619,000
Apr 8, 2020$5,897$567,000
Apr 8, 2019$5,762$562,000
Apr 8, 2018$5,221$566,000
Apr 8, 2017$5,236$496,000
Apr 8, 2016$4,119$502,000
Apr 8, 2015$4,119$458,000
Apr 8, 2014$4,119$405,000
Apr 8, 2013$4,119$369,000
Apr 8, 2012—$336,000
Apr 8, 2011—$355,000
Apr 8, 2010—$320,000
Apr 8, 2009—$320,000
Apr 8, 2007—$307,000
Apr 8, 2006—$287,000
Apr 8, 2005—$259,000
Apr 8, 2001$2,658$223,000
Apr 8, 2000$2,476$197,000
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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