Back on market with more updates at an exceptional value. Discover a private sanctuary in one of Seattle's most sought-after neighborhoods. Nestled in the heart of Fremont and surrounded by lush greenery, this storybook Tudor sits on a rare 7,200 sqft lot, offering an extraordinary blend of nature, privacy, and city convenience. Tucked along a private access road, the property lives like a peaceful retreat, where mature landscaping, birdsong, and picturesque windows create a sense of escape from the pace of urban life. Inside, preserved 1920s charm blends with functional updates across 5 bedrooms and 2.75 baths. Natural light pours through the home, while the kitchen window and back deck frame sweeping views of the city skyline and Mt. Rainier. Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, multiple living spaces, and a second kitchen provide warmth, character, and flexibility. An approved ADU expands the possibilities for multigenerational living, guest accommodations, a private workspace, or long-term or proven AirBnB income potential. With off-street parking, outdoor living space, garden space and minutes from Seattle's best attractions, it's impossible to list all of the amenities, which incl. cafés, restaurants, parks, transit, the Burke-Gilman Trail, and highly rated schools. This home offers the rare opportunity to live surrounded by nature while remaining connected to everything that makes Fremont one of Seattle's most beloved communities.
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Listed by: Designed Realty
$1,188,000
421 N 40th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
5beds
2,870sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1921
7,200 Square Feet Lot
$1,146,300 Zestimate®
$414/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning fireplaceOff-street parkingSecond kitchenGarden spaceMature landscapingOutdoor living spaceHardwood floors
- 57 days |
- 2,459 |
- 271 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 22
Listed by:
Ranny Ray,
Designed Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2512423
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,870
- Total interior livable area: 2,870 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Mountain(s), See Remarks, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
- Features: Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Level,Rolling
- Residential vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 1930301105
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1921
- Major remodel year: 1921
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Lights
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fremont
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $414/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,090,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,970
- Offers reviewed: 06/22/2026
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 36 days
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
$1,146,300
$1.09M - $1.20M
$4,700/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,188,000-20.7%$414/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512423 Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2026 | Listing removed | $1,499,000$522/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512423 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000+499.6%$522/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2512423 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/1999 | Sold | $250,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,970 +4.1% | $1,090,000 +2.5% |
| 2023 | $10,541 +3.3% | $1,063,000 -7.6% |
| 2022 | $10,200 +8.3% | $1,150,000 +18.1% |
| 2021 | $9,415 +4.8% | $974,000 +10.4% |
| 2020 | $8,987 +2.6% | $882,000 +1.3% |
| 2019 | $8,761 +1.5% | $871,000 -9.4% |
| 2018 | $8,630 -2% | $961,000 +12.3% |
| 2017 | $8,802 +38.3% | $856,000 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $6,364 | $761,000 +8.4% |
| 2015 | $6,364 | $702,000 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $6,364 | $637,000 +13.8% |
| 2013 | $6,364 | $560,000 +5.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $531,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $531,000 -1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $539,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $539,000 +21.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $444,000 +6.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $418,000 +5.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $395,000 +27.8% |
| 2001 | $3,643 +7.9% | $309,000 +14% |
| 2000 | $3,376 | $271,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fremont
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10B F Day Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Hamilton International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Lincoln High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98103
- Fremont
- 421 N 40th Street
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