Sold648d on market
8216 California Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 • Gatewood • King County
$850,000
$559/sqft
2Beds
2Baths
1,520Sqft
0.11 acLot
1942Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
Direct water access
Sound Views
Sound
Character Home
Built 1942 · 84 years of history
Gatewood
Gatewood
Outdoor Living
Hardwood · Laminate · Laminate Tile · Second Kitchen · Double Pane/Storm Window · Fireplace · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
2-Car Garage
Detached Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 648 days ago · 6 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
6 views
People checking out this listing
648 days on market
Established listing
$559/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 1942
Discover versatility in this lovely home in West Seattle, complete with Puget Sound views & rentable MIL downstairs w/separate entry, perfect for guests or rental opportunities - but also accessible from the main floor. Enjoy lovely sunsets over the Olympics from the living room & relaxing evenings in the lovely, low maintenance front and back gardens. The lower level living space is noise insulated and the laundry room/utility room is separated from both living spaces for privacy and flexibility. Central A/C keeps you comfortable on warm sunny afternoons. Superb location close to the wonderful amenities on vibrant California Ave - shopping, retail & restaurants. Use the detached 2 car garage for parking or convert to a DADU or home office!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights puget sound views, separate entry, and rentable mil downstairs as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$5,261/month
Principal & Interest$4,127
Property Tax$850
Insurance$283
Down payment20% ($170,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.12% rate · 30yr fixed · $680,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1942
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Other – See Remarks, Electric
CoolingNone
Parking2 Garage spaces
Lot4,887 sqft
Offer Review Date2024-06-05
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
ConditionGood
Year built1942
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Other – See Remarks, Electric
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle Public Utilities / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDetached Garage
Garage2 spaces
BasementPartially Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot4,887 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodGatewood
Annual tax$7,225
Parcel3013300421
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Dishwashers_
Dryer(s)
GarbageDisposal_
Refrigerators_
StovesRanges_
Washer(s)
Dishwasher(s)
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator(s)
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Water Heater: Electric
Water Heater Location: Lower level
Flooring
Hardwood
Laminate
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Other – See Remarks
Electric
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Double Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Detached Garage
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Hardwood
Laminate
Laminate Tile
Second Kitchen
Double Pane/Storm Window
Fireplace
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Fully
Views
Sound
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: None
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainBathroom Full
LowerOther
LowerEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market648
Est. value$890,200
Est. rent$4,277/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$559
On marketJun 22, 2024
PostedMay 30, 2024
Last sold$850,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedJun 28, 2024
Tour days6
Views6
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98136
Price history
14 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Jun 28, 2024Sold$850,000$559NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 6, 2024Pending Sale$850,000$559NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
May 30, 2024Listed For Sale$850,000$559NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 24, 2021Listing Removed——Owner
Nov 17, 2016Sold$562,500$370NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 7, 2016Listed For Sale$575,000$378Owner
Dec 29, 2015Listing Removed$1,580$1Owner
Dec 23, 2015Price Change$1,580$1Postlets
Dec 9, 2015Listed For Rent$1,680$1Postlets
Apr 29, 2015Listing Removed$1,280$1Owner
Mar 29, 2015Listed For Rent$1,280$1Owner
Nov 30, 2006Sold$421,000$277NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Oct 20, 2004Sold$309,900$204Public Record
Nov 9, 2001Sold$200,000$132Public Record
Sold$850,000
Jun 28, 2024•$559/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$850,000
Jun 6, 2024•$559/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$850,000
May 30, 2024•$559/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listing Removed—
Mar 24, 2021•Owner
Sold$562,500
Nov 17, 2016•$370/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$575,000
Oct 7, 2016•$378/sqft•Owner
Listing Removed$1,580
Dec 29, 2015•$1/sqft•Owner
Price Change$1,580
Dec 23, 2015•$1/sqft•Postlets
Listed For Rent$1,680
Dec 9, 2015•$1/sqft•Postlets
Listing Removed$1,280
Apr 29, 2015•$1/sqft•Owner
Listed For Rent$1,280
Mar 29, 2015•$1/sqft•Owner
Sold$421,000
Nov 30, 2006•$277/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$309,900
Oct 20, 2004•$204/sqft•Public Record
Sold$200,000
Nov 9, 2001•$132/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2024$7,275$716,000
Apr 8, 2023$7,225$738,000
Apr 8, 2022$6,877$784,000
Apr 8, 2021$6,284$657,000
Apr 8, 2020$6,059$601,000
Apr 8, 2019$6,034$607,000
Apr 8, 2018$5,369$600,000
Apr 8, 2017$5,513$538,000
Apr 8, 2016$3,183$383,000
Apr 8, 2015$3,183$362,000
Apr 8, 2014$3,183$314,000
Apr 8, 2013$3,183$282,000
Apr 8, 2012—$259,000
Apr 8, 2011—$246,000
Apr 8, 2010—$258,000
Apr 8, 2009—$258,000
Apr 8, 2007—$252,000
Apr 8, 2006—$237,000
Apr 8, 2005—$214,000
Apr 8, 2001$446$102,700
Apr 8, 2000$432$102,700
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Local context around this listing
Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
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