Amazing location in West Seattle's desirable Genesee neighborhood. Investors and homeowners: NR3 zoning means ADU/DADU potential and instant equity. Backyard cottage possible above the large 2 car detached garage, and basement level ADU possibility. Just a short 4 minutes away from Alki Beach and great shops and restaurants. Meticulously maintained home with a level, private back yard. Extra car space for a third car in the private driveway and parking pad. Upgraded fiberglass siding with insulation built in, newer roof, updated kitchen. Partial view of the sound upstairs with full west facing view potential. There are architectural plans for a full second story addition. Spacious back deck and yard for BBQ, outdoor dining.
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Listed by: RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. • Bonnie A. Beddall
Bought with: Redfin
$965,000
4048 55th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
4beds
2,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,501 Square Feet Lot
$1,062,300 Zestimate®
$420/sqft
$4,217 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,062,300
$999,000 - $1.14M
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Updated kitchenBackyard cottagePrivate drivewayFull second story additionGreat shopsSpacious back deckExtra car space
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Listed by:
Bonnie A. Beddall,
RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.,
Ben Konzek,
RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Angela Cramer, 129552
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2184003
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher_, Dryer, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Washer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: gas, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Bath/Stubbed
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,300
- Total interior livable area: 2,300 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, See Remarks, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 5,501 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2056100510
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- See Remarks
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Genesee
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $420/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $921,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,476
- Date on market: 5/24/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 789 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Washer, LeasedEquipment
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/26/2024 | Sold | $965,000-1%$420/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2184003 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Pending sale | $975,000$424/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2184003 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $975,000+124.1%$424/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2184003 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2005 | Sold | $435,000+157.5%$189/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #24150343 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/1996 | Sold | $168,950$73/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,951 +16.1% | $921,000 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $8,572 +9% | $847,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $7,865 +5.2% | $788,000 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $7,476 +9.6% | $836,000 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $6,822 +0.5% | $699,000 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $6,791 +1.9% | $663,000 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $6,667 +12.2% | $660,000 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $5,942 -1.6% | $653,000 +12.6% |
| 2017 | $6,040 +45.3% | $580,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,156 | $519,000 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $4,156 | $487,000 +19.1% |
| 2014 | $4,156 | $409,000 +16.2% |
| 2013 | $4,156 | $352,000 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $341,000 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $353,000 -1.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $358,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $358,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $351,000 +5.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $333,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $308,000 +38.1% |
| 2001 | $2,658 +2.3% | $223,000 +7.7% |
| 2000 | $2,597 | $207,000 |
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Neighborhood: Alki
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- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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