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5211 40th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 • Fairmount Park • King County
$995,000
$461/sqft
Down payment assistance available
4Beds
2Baths
2,160Sqft
0.14 acLot
1956Built
Property DNA
Territorial Views
Territorial
1 Story w/Bsmnt. Style
Built 1956 · 70 years of history
Fairmount
Fairmount Park
Outdoor Living
Dbl Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · Fireplace · French Doors · Jetted Tub · Water Heater
2 Fireplaces
Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Garage
Driveway · Attached Garage
Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Just Listed
Listed Apr 8, 2026
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$461/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1956
Mid-century beauty located just a few blocks to the Alaska Junction! This lovely home has a large living room with fireplace and an open floor plan. Main level has newly refinished real hardwood floors of exceptional quality. Beautifully remodeled spacious kitchen that is expertly designed with cherry cabinets and granite countertops. French doors off dining lead to private rear deck with covered patio and fully fenced backyard. New interior paint throughout both levels. Main floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath with jetted tub. Lower floor is roomy with good ceiling height, has brand new carpet, a big light-filled rec room, large 4th bedroom, laundry, extra bath and a bonus area for home office or whatever you like. Oversized deep attached one car garage with storage. Natural gas heat and two fireplaces. Convenient Fairmount neighborhood is in the heart of West Seattle with an 84 walk score. Restaurants and groceries galore are just a few blocks away in the Alaska Junction with its Sunday Farmers’ Market and more. This is an amazing home and neighborhood!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights two fireplaces, open floor plan, and beautifully remodeled spacious kitchen as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,150/month
Principal & Interest$4,823
Property Tax$995
Insurance$332
Down payment20% ($199,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $796,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1956
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
Parking1 Attached Garage space
Lot5,998 sqft
Days on Zillow0
Price/sqft$461
Offer Review Date2026-04-15
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Style1 Story w/Bsmnt.
ConditionGood
Year built1956
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionBrick, Wood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: Seattle / Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage
BasementFinished
Fireplaces2
Lot5,998 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount Park
ZoningNR3
Annual tax$9,365
Parcel7625700135
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Dining Room
Appliances
Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer
Dishwasher(s)
Dryer(s)
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator(s)
Washer(s)
Water Heater: electric
Water Heater Location: basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Vinyl
Carpet
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Lower Level: 1
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Exterior Features
Parking
Driveway
Attached Garage
Construction
Brick
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Dbl Pane/Storm Window
Dining Room
Fireplace
French Doors
Jetted Tub
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Deck
Fenced-Partially
Patio
Views
Territorial
Utilities
Xfinity
Xfinity
Other Equipment
Leased Equipment: none
Room details
13 rooms detailed
Bedroom
LowerBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainOther
LowerListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusFor Sale
Est. value$967,600
Est. rent$3,456/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$461
On marketApr 8, 2026
PostedApr 9, 2026
Last sold$279,950
MLS statusActive
MLS updatedApr 9, 2026
Tour days9
Views254
Favorites26
How are the schools in Seattle?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98136
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 9, 2026Listed For Sale$995,000$461NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Nov 21, 2001Sold$279,950$130NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 28, 1999Sold$235,000$109Public Record
Mar 28, 1996Sold$162,500$75Public Record
Listed For Sale$995,000
Apr 9, 2026•$461/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$279,950
Nov 21, 2001•$130/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$235,000
Jun 28, 1999•$109/sqft•Public Record
Sold$162,500
Mar 28, 1996•$75/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2024$8,609$851,000
Apr 9, 2023$7,738$774,000
Apr 9, 2022$6,948$771,000
Apr 9, 2021$6,654$680,000
Apr 9, 2020$6,409$622,000
Apr 9, 2019$6,270$617,000
Apr 9, 2018$5,677$621,000
Apr 9, 2017$5,695$544,000
Apr 9, 2016$3,980$484,000
Apr 9, 2015$3,980$441,000
Apr 9, 2014$3,980$390,000
Apr 9, 2013$3,980$355,000
Apr 9, 2012—$324,000
Apr 9, 2011—$342,000
Apr 9, 2010—$356,000
Apr 9, 2009—$356,000
Apr 9, 2007—$341,000
Apr 9, 2006—$323,000
Apr 9, 2005—$291,000
Apr 9, 2001$2,509$210,000
Apr 9, 2000$2,378$189,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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