Sold356d on marketHistoric · 109 yrs
5936 42nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA, 98136 • Fairmount Park • King County
$1,015,000
$686/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,480Sqft
0.14 acLot
1917Built
Property DNA
Craftsman Style
Built 1917 · 109 years of history
Seaview
Fairmount Park
Outdoor Living
Ceramic Tile · Concrete · Dining Room · Fireplace · Skylight(s) · Water Heater
1 Fireplace
Wood Burning · Main Level: 1 · Fireplace
Ceramic Tile & Hardwood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 356 days ago · 8 views · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
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356 days on market
Established listing
$686/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 5% 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 1917 · Historic
Picture perfect Seaview craftsman! Sited on an oversized street-to-alley lot, this storybook bungalow blends vintage character w/period sensitive upgrades & modern systems. Enjoy a light-filled living & dining room with 8’ ceilings, built-in cabinetry & refinished hardwoods, a refreshed kitchen w/slab counters, Shaker cabinets, Marmoleum floors, Viking range & breakfast nook, 2 big bedrooms, tiled bath, flex office area + utility & storage rooms. New roof, new water heater, copper plumbing, gas furnace, fresh paint & more. Tranquil fenced backyard w/Bluestone patio, garden space & parking + plenty of room for potential DADU. Coveted location between Morgan & Alaska Junctions w/84 walk score & easy access to the C-line. A West Seattle gem!
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights bluestone patio, tranquil fenced backyard, and modern systems as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$6,294/month
Principal & Interest$4,941
Property Tax$1,015
Insurance$338
Down payment20% ($203,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $812,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1917
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
ParkingOff Street
Lot6,250 sqft
Offer Review Date2025-03-31
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleCraftsman
ConditionGood
Year built1917
Stories1
Systems
HeatingFireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingNone
RoofComposition
ConstructionWood Siding
Water / SewerPublic, Company: SPU / Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street
BasementUnfinished
Fireplaces1
Lot6,250 sqft
Location & Tax
NeighborhoodFairmount Park
Annual tax$6,706
Parcel7625702565
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
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: Basement
Flooring
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Hardwood
Other
Heating
Fireplace
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Fireplace
Wood Burning
Main Level: 1
Fireplace
Windows
Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
Construction
Wood Siding
Patio & Porch
Ceramic Tile
Concrete
Dining Room
Fireplace
Skylight(s)
Water Heater
Lot Features
Curbs
Paved
Sidewalk
Fenced-Partially
Gas Available
Patio
Room details
9 rooms detailed
Master Bedroom
MainBedroom
MainBathroom Full
MainDen Office
LowerDining Room
MainEntry Hall
MainListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market356
Est. value$1,007,600
Est. rent$2,851/mo
Tax rate0.82%
Price/sqft$686
On marketMay 11, 2025
PostedMar 27, 2025
Last sold$1,015,000
MLS statusSold
MLS updatedMay 16, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
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3 schools rated nearby
Location
Seattle, WA, 98136
Price history
4 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Apr 15, 2025Sold$1,015,000$686NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Apr 1, 2025Pending Sale$850,000$574NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Mar 27, 2025Listed For Sale$850,000$574NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Jun 28, 1999Sold$215,000$145Public Record
Sold$1,015,000
Apr 15, 2025•$686/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Pending Sale$850,000
Apr 1, 2025•$574/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Listed For Sale$850,000
Mar 27, 2025•$574/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID
Sold$215,000
Jun 28, 1999•$145/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
21 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 7, 2024$7,459$726,000
Apr 7, 2023$6,706$660,000
Apr 7, 2022$6,518$718,000
Apr 7, 2021$6,248$634,000
Apr 7, 2020$6,018$580,000
Apr 7, 2019$5,882$575,000
Apr 7, 2018$5,329$579,000
Apr 7, 2017$5,341$507,000
Apr 7, 2016$3,915$475,000
Apr 7, 2015$3,915$433,000
Apr 7, 2014$3,915$383,000
Apr 7, 2013$3,915$349,000
Apr 7, 2012—$318,000
Apr 7, 2011—$336,000
Apr 7, 2010—$324,000
Apr 7, 2009—$324,000
Apr 7, 2007—$310,000
Apr 7, 2006—$290,000
Apr 7, 2005—$262,000
Apr 7, 2001$2,337$195,000
Apr 7, 2000$2,184$173,000
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Seattle, WA • King County
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Nearby zip codes
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