Sold313d on market
4056 56th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98116 • Alki • King County
$1,150,000
$742/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,550Sqft
0.11 acLot
1967Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Partial · Sound · Territorial
Northwest Contemporary Style
Built 1967 · 59 years of history
Genesee
Alki
Outdoor Living
Bath Off Primary · Ceramic Tile · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Attached Garage
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 313 days ago · 21 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
21 views
People checking out this listing
313 days on market
Established listing
$742/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% 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 1967
Perched atop a quiet corner lot, this spacious rambler boasts SOUND VIEWS from WEST-FACING front of home w/private/fully fenced/lit sidecourtyard. Wall-wall windows/dbl French drs w/designer lighting drench the home w/loads of nat'l light. Circular floorplan w/cathedral ceilings/3-sided wood fireplace makes entertaining easy/fun. Upgraded kitchen w/SS appl, granite counters/gas stove. Primary suite boasts XL walk-in closet & gorgeous/newly remodeled ensuite bathrm. 2nd bedroom could make a great at-home office! Rare oversized 2-car garage + xtra driveway parking. Steps to MeKwaMooks/Schmitz Park & just minutes to Alki Beach, Genesee El, Alaska Junction/Farmers Market/shops/eats. Close to hwys & rapid transit for easy commute! PREINSPECTED.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights wood fireplace, upgraded kitchen, and sound views as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$7,116/month
Principal & Interest$5,582
Property Tax$1,150
Insurance$383
Down payment20% ($230,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.11% rate · 30yr fixed · $920,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1967
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot5,000 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleNorthwest Contemporary
ConditionVery Good
Year built1967
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Wood
CoolingNone
RoofSee Remarks
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAttached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementNone
Fireplaces1
Lot5,000 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAlki
Annual tax$8,299
Parcel1563102702
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Bath Off Primary
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher(s)
Disposal
Dryer(s)
Microwave(s)
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: entry area
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl Plank
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Wood
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Exterior Features
Parking
Attached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Bath Off Primary
Ceramic Tile
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Curbs
Dead End Street
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Patio
Views
Partial
Sound
Territorial
Utilities
Comcast
Comcast
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
MainDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market313
Est. value$1,144,900
Est. rent$4,374/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$742
On marketJun 27, 2025
PostedMay 8, 2025
Last sold$1,150,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 29, 2025
Tour days6
Views21
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98116
Price history
9 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 29, 2025Sold$1,150,000$742NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 10, 2025Pending Sale$1,000,000$645NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 8, 2025Listed For Sale$1,000,000$645NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Mar 1, 2023Price Change$3,950$3Zillow Rentals
Feb 17, 2023Listed For Rent$4,250$3Zillow Rentals
Jun 6, 2006Sold$565,000$365NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 1998Sold$250,000$161Public Record
Jun 30, 1995Sold$195,000$126Public Record
Sold$1,150,000
May 29, 2025•$742/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$1,000,000
May 10, 2025•$645/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$1,000,000
May 8, 2025•$645/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$3,950
Mar 1, 2023•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$4,250
Feb 17, 2023•$3/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$565,000
Jun 6, 2006•$365/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$250,000
Mar 27, 1998•$161/sqft•Public Record
Sold$195,000
Jun 30, 1995•$126/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$8,949$898,000
Apr 8, 2023$8,299$836,000
Apr 8, 2022$7,890$887,000
Apr 8, 2021$7,202$742,000
Apr 8, 2020$6,725$656,000
Apr 8, 2019$6,879$683,000
Apr 8, 2018$6,132$676,000
Apr 8, 2017$6,738$653,000
Apr 8, 2016$5,112$584,000
Apr 8, 2015$5,112$548,000
Apr 8, 2014$5,112$512,000
Apr 8, 2013$5,112$440,000
Apr 8, 2012—$426,000
Apr 8, 2011—$441,000
Apr 8, 2010—$448,000
Apr 8, 2009—$448,000
Apr 8, 2007—$475,000
Apr 8, 2006—$450,000
Apr 8, 2005—$416,000
Apr 8, 2001$3,436$291,000
Apr 8, 2000$3,157$253,000
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