Welcome home to this charming 1946 bungalow with room to grow! This 2-bed, 1-bath cutie features fresh paint, new flooring, beautiful coved ceilings, wood burning fireplace, bright living spaces, and a basement ready for your creative touch. Set on a huge 16,670 square foot lot in Southern Heights, there’s plenty of space to garden, play, or plan your expansion. The attached garage adds convenience, while the peaceful location keeps you close to Seattle amenities with local parks and golf courses nearby. Whether you’re starting out or investing in your future, this classic home offers vintage character and endless possibilities!
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Listed by: John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with: COMPASS
$515,000
12042 26th Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98168
2beds
1,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
0.38 Acres Lot
$505,600 Zestimate®
$415/sqft
$2,028 Estimated rent
Home value
$505,600
$465,000 - $551,000
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Wood burning fireplaceBright living spacesFresh paintNew flooring
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Listed by:
Brian Hill,
John L Scott RE West Seattle,
Patti Hill,
John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with:
Sterling Roe, 136210
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2437253
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,240
- Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Features: Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0257000013
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Southwest Suburban
- Water: Public, Company: King County Water District 20
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Boulevard Park
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 132 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2025 | Sold | $515,000$415/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2437253 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2025 | Pending sale | $515,000$415/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2437253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $515,000+157.5%$415/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2437253 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2015 | Sold | $200,000$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,427 +16.3% | $458,000 +10.4% |
| 2024 | $4,665 +9% | $415,000 +14% |
| 2023 | $4,278 -1.6% | $364,000 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $4,345 +3% | $394,000 +16.2% |
| 2021 | $4,220 +9.5% | $339,000 +13.8% |
| 2020 | $3,854 +1.9% | $298,000 +1% |
| 2019 | $3,780 +13.5% | $295,000 +5.4% |
| 2018 | $3,331 +3.8% | $280,000 +24.4% |
| 2017 | $3,209 +41.4% | $225,000 +16.6% |
| 2016 | $2,269 | $193,000 +17% |
| 2015 | $2,269 | $165,000 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $2,269 | $158,000 +17% |
| 2013 | $2,269 | $135,000 -9.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $149,000 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $168,000 -13% |
| 2010 | -- | $193,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $193,000 -5.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $204,000 +14.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $178,000 +6.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $167,000 +33.6% |
| 2001 | $1,662 +13.2% | $125,000 +17.9% |
| 2000 | $1,468 | $106,000 |
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Neighborhood: Southern Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Hilltop Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Glacier Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 2/10Highline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Burien
- 98168
- Southern Heights
- 12042 26th Avenue S
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