Sold991d on market
5040 42nd Avenue S
Seattle, WA, 98118 • Columbia City • King County
$1,028,000
$476/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
2,160Sqft
0.19 acLot
1966Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
Columbia City
Columbia City
Outdoor Living
Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Gas · Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage · Off Street
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 991 days ago · 2 views · Top 2% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
991 days on market
Established listing
$476/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 1966
Fabulously stylish mid-century home in the sought after Columbia City core. Elevated high off the street, west-facing w views of treetops and all of the sunsets to come. Updated with love in just the right places–brand new paint, newer roof, gorgeous hardwood floors, two beautifully renovated baths with no spared expense. Three beds and bath on main floor, lower level w another bed, bath, and rec room–possible ADU or MIL. Bright charming kitchen opens onto a private green backyard w space for playing, lounging, BBQ, gardening. Professionally designed pollinator-friendly and drought-resistant landscaping. Garage and driveway parking for many. Easy walk to parks, playground, school, eats, brews, PCC, transit, all that urban CC has to offer.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights driveway parking, gorgeous hardwood floors, and easy walk to parks as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,375/month
Principal & Interest$5,004
Property Tax$1,028
Insurance$343
Down payment20% ($205,600)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $822,400 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1966
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking2 Attached Garage spaces
Lot8,237 sqft
Offer Review Date2023-07-03
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1966
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: SPU / Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
BasementDaylight,Finished
Fireplaces2
Lot8,237 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodColumbia City
Annual tax$7,188
Parcel1704900240
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
13 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: Electric
Flooring
Hardwood
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
High Efficiency (Unspecified)
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Gas
Wood Burning
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Wall to Wall Carpet
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Partially
High Speed Internet
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Centurylink
Room details
1 room detailed
Utility Room
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market991
Est. value$1,048,600
Est. rent$3,636/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$476
On marketJul 14, 2023
PostedJun 28, 2023
Last sold$1,028,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJul 20, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98118
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jul 20, 2023Sold$1,028,000$476NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 4, 2023Pending Sale$925,000$428NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 28, 2023Listed For Sale$925,000$428NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 29, 2016Sold$546,000$253NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 5, 1992Sold$546,000$253Agent Provided
Sold$1,028,000
Jul 20, 2023•$476/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$925,000
Jul 4, 2023•$428/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$925,000
Jun 28, 2023•$428/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$546,000
Nov 29, 2016•$253/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$546,000
Nov 5, 1992•$253/sqft•Agent Provided
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$9,095$886,000
Apr 7, 2023$9,056$899,000
Apr 7, 2022$7,188$779,000
Apr 7, 2021$6,572$652,000
Apr 7, 2020$6,306$594,000
Apr 7, 2019$6,380$613,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,473$580,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,675$529,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,582$418,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,582$364,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,582$337,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,582$294,000
Apr 7, 2012—$279,000
Apr 7, 2011—$303,000
Apr 7, 2010—$339,000
Apr 7, 2009—$339,000
Apr 7, 2007—$323,000
Apr 7, 2006—$305,000
Apr 7, 2005—$283,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,086$173,000
Apr 7, 2000$1,892$149,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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