Sold802d on market
4048 55th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98116 • Alki • King County
$965,000
$420/sqft
4Beds
1Baths
2,300Sqft
0.13 acLot
1945Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Scenic Views
Partial · See Remarks · Sound
Character Home
Built 1945 · 81 years of history
Genesee
Alki
Outdoor Living
Bamboo/Cork · Ceramic Tile · Wall to Wall Carpet · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Gas · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Driveway · Detached Garage · Off Street
Ceramic Tile Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 802 days ago · 3 views · Top 4% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
3 views
People checking out this listing
802 days on market
Established listing
$420/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 4% 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 1945
Amazing location in West Seattle's desirable Genesee neighborhood. Investors and homeowners: NR3 zoning means ADU/DADU potential and instant equity. Backyard cottage possible above the large 2 car detached garage, and basement level ADU possibility. Just a short 4 minutes away from Alki Beach and great shops and restaurants. Meticulously maintained home with a level, private back yard. Extra car space for a third car in the private driveway and parking pad. Upgraded fiberglass siding with insulation built in, newer roof, updated kitchen. Partial view of the sound upstairs with full west facing view potential. There are architectural plans for a full second story addition. Spacious back deck and yard for BBQ, outdoor dining.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights updated kitchen, backyard cottage, and private driveway as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,972/month
Principal & Interest$4,686
Property Tax$965
Insurance$322
Down payment20% ($193,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $772,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1945
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot5,501 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1945
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
CoolingForced Air, Wall Unit(s)
RoofComposition
ConstructionSee Remarks
Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
Garage2 spaces
BasementBath/Stubbed
Fireplaces1
Lot5,501 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodAlki
Annual tax$7,476
Parcel2056100510
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher_
Dryer
Microwave_
Refrigerator_
StoveRange_
Washer
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
StoveRange
Water Heater: gas
Water Heater Location: basement
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork
Ceramic Tile
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Baseboard
Forced Air
Electric
Natural Gas
Cooling
Forced Air
Wall Unit(s)
Fireplace
Gas
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Detached Garage
Off Street
Construction
See Remarks
Patio & Porch
Bamboo/Cork
Ceramic Tile
Wall to Wall Carpet
Double Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Cable TV
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Hot Tub/Spa
Patio
Views
Partial
See Remarks
Sound
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: none
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market802
Est. value$1,070,400
Est. rent$5,202/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$420
On marketMay 23, 2024
PostedDec 7, 2023
Last sold$965,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 15, 2024
Tour days6
Views3
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98116
Price history
5 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jan 26, 2024Sold$965,000$420NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 28, 2023Pending Sale$975,000$424NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Dec 7, 2023Listed For Sale$975,000$424NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Feb 7, 2005Sold$435,000$189NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jul 16, 1996Sold$168,950$73Public Record
Sold$965,000
Jan 26, 2024•$420/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$975,000
Dec 28, 2023•$424/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$975,000
Dec 7, 2023•$424/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$435,000
Feb 7, 2005•$189/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$168,950
Jul 16, 1996•$73/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$8,572$847,000
Apr 8, 2023$7,865$788,000
Apr 8, 2022$7,476$836,000
Apr 8, 2021$6,822$699,000
Apr 8, 2020$6,791$663,000
Apr 8, 2019$6,667$660,000
Apr 8, 2018$5,942$653,000
Apr 8, 2017$6,040$580,000
Apr 8, 2016$4,156$519,000
Apr 8, 2015$4,156$487,000
Apr 8, 2014$4,156$409,000
Apr 8, 2013$4,156$352,000
Apr 8, 2012—$341,000
Apr 8, 2011—$353,000
Apr 8, 2010—$358,000
Apr 8, 2009—$358,000
Apr 8, 2007—$351,000
Apr 8, 2006—$333,000
Apr 8, 2005—$308,000
Apr 8, 2001$2,658$223,000
Apr 8, 2000$2,597$207,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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