Nestled in the heart of West Seattle, this charming Cape Cod home offers warmth, character, & opportunity in one of the area’s most beloved neighborhoods. Set on a generous lot, it invites imagination for a thoughtful remodel, seamless expansion, custom new construction, or exploring development potential. With alley access and ample space, the property is an excellent candidate for a DADU + ADU, opening the door to multi-genl living, guest quarters, add rental income or subdivide. Well maintained over the years, the home is ready for its next chapter & offers tremendous potential to update, personalize, or reimagine. Inside, a beautiful original fireplace and hardwood floors are ready to shine once again, bringing timeless charm & a welcoming feel. A new electrical panel provides a valuable head start for future improvements. The partially finished daylight basement adds even more opportunity, with enough space to create two additional bedrooms, a spacious great room, and laundry area—ideal for expanded living or flexible use. Tree-lined streets and established homes create a true neighborhood atmosphere, while nearby parks offer wonderful places enjoy & unwind. Just minutes from both the Admiral & Alaska Junctions, you’ll enjoy easy access to beloved cafés, restaurants, local boutiques, grocery stores, schools and lively community events. This is more than an investment—it’s an opportunity to create something special in a consistently sought-after pocket of West Seattle.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Danforth
Bought with: eXp Realty
$840,000
3828 48th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
3beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,702 Square Feet Lot
$891,400 Zestimate®
$467/sqft
$4,695 Estimated rent
Home value
$891,400
$847,000 - $936,000
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Established homesTree-lined streetsPartially finished daylight basementHardwood floorsBeautiful original fireplaceNew electrical panelNearby parks
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Listed by:
Curtis P Kiepprien,
Coldwell Banker Danforth
Bought with:
Tristan Hoyle, 24012567
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2486576
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, RV Parking
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,702 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5742600050
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SCL
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Genesee
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 12 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/3/2026 | Sold | $840,000-1.2%$467/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486576 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2026 | Pending sale | $850,000$472/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486576 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $850,000+183.3%$472/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2486576 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2010 | Sold | $300,000-6.2%$167/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #142554 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2010 | Pending sale | $319,950$178/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #142554 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2010 | Listed for sale | $319,950$178/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #142554 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,108 +12.4% | $836,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $8,103 +11.2% | $796,000 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $7,286 +6.3% | $724,000 -4.6% |
| 2022 | $6,851 +4.3% | $759,000 +13.3% |
| 2021 | $6,566 +2.6% | $670,000 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $6,399 +2.2% | $621,000 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $6,261 +10.4% | $616,000 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $5,668 -0.3% | $620,000 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $5,686 +42.5% | $543,000 +15.3% |
| 2016 | $3,989 | $471,000 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $3,989 | $429,000 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $3,989 | $391,000 +14.3% |
| 2013 | $3,989 | $342,000 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $312,000 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $329,000 +8.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $303,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $303,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,000 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $278,000 +9.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $253,000 +37.5% |
| 2001 | $2,211 +4.8% | $184,000 +10.2% |
| 2000 | $2,111 | $167,000 |
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Neighborhood: Genesee
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98116
- Genesee
- 3828 48th Avenue SW
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