Welcome to this timeless 1951 Mid-Century gem in the coveted Genesee Hill neighborhood! Ideally located just blocks from California Avenue and the vibrant Alaska Junction, you’ll enjoy easy access to Alki Beach, local schools, grocery stores, and an incredible mix of restaurants and all the fun and convenience of West Seattle. This move-in ready home blends classic charm with thoughtful updates. Featuring 3 bedrooms on the main level, a beautifully updated full bath, fresh interior paint, new carpet & hardwood floors. The bright, spacious dining room is ideal for entertaining and flows seamlessly onto a large deck—perfect for indoor-outdoor gatherings. Downstairs, unwind in the cozy lower-level family room with a second fireplace, plus a private 4th bedroom ideal for guests, office or flex space. A brand-new roof (installed 2026) adds peace of mind for years to come. A spacious 640 sq ft attached two-car garage plus additional driveway parking, accessible from the paved alley, offers exceptional convenience. Situated on a generous 5,828 sq ft lot, there’s room to dream big—garden, expand, build a DADU, or even create your own pickleball court! With top-rated schools just minutes away, this home offers the perfect blend of location, lifestyle, and comfort—all in one of West Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods—this is the one you’ve been waiting for!
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Listed by: West Seattle Realty
Bought with: Every Door Real Estate
$952,000
3850 49th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
3beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
5,828.33 Square Feet Lot
$943,900 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$5,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$943,900
$868,000 - $1.02M
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Second fireplaceBright spacious dining roomCozy lower-level family room
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 04
Listed by:
Hayley Martin-Hampton,
West Seattle Realty,
Kevin Broveleit,
West Seattle Realty
Bought with:
Monika MacGuffie, 129532
Every Door Real Estate
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2481276
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: lower level
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,828 sqft
- Dimensions: 48" x 124"
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Sprinkler System
Details
- Parcel number: 5398600105
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1951
- Major remodel year: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Genesee
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | Sold | $952,000+2.9%$476/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481276 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2026 | Pending sale | $925,000$463/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481276 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+280.7%$463/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2481276 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/1999 | Sold | $243,000+42.9%$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/1996 | Sold | $170,000$85/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,643 +12.4% | $890,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $8,581 +11.3% | $848,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $7,711 +5.6% | $771,000 -5.4% |
| 2022 | $7,305 +4.4% | $815,000 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $6,999 +2.6% | $719,000 +8% |
| 2020 | $6,818 +2.3% | $666,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $6,667 +10.4% | $660,000 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $6,041 -0.4% | $665,000 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $6,068 +42.2% | $583,000 +15% |
| 2016 | $4,268 | $507,000 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $4,268 | $462,000 +9.7% |
| 2014 | $4,268 | $421,000 +14.4% |
| 2013 | $4,268 | $368,000 +9.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $335,000 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $354,000 -0.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $356,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $356,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $349,000 +5.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $330,000 -2.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $339,000 +41.8% |
| 2001 | $2,841 +11.5% | $239,000 +17.7% |
| 2000 | $2,549 | $203,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Genesee
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Genesee Hill Elementary
- Middle: Madison Mid
- High: West Seattle High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98116
- Genesee
- 3850 49th Avenue SW
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