Say hello to this charming 3 bedroom/2 bath home in the heart of the desirable Genesee neighborhood, just 4 blocks from the vibrant West Seattle Junction. The home welcomes you with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and hardwood floors with 2 bedrooms and a full bath on the main floor. Basement has a large bonus/rec room with tons of potential, a 3rd bedroom, 3/4 bath and extra storage closets. Efficient comfort year-round with a newer electric heat pump providing primary heating & A/C. Sunny, level lot is ideal for urban gardening. Detached one-car garage and additional parking pad/patio off alley. The home needs refreshing but offers exceptional upside for remodelers, investors, or builders. Remodel, expand, or explore redevelopment opportunities-endless possibilities await (buyer to verify). Enjoy the serenity of a quiet street while being near enough to enjoy the hip shops and eateries between Alki Beach and the WS Junction. Easy commute to downtown, SeaTac and beyond.
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Listed by: John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate/Summit
$810,000
4437 47th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
3beds
1,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1942
4,599.94 Square Feet Lot
$805,700 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$3,766 Estimated rent
Home value
$805,700
$749,000 - $870,000
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Cozy wood-burning fireplaceDetached one-car garageHardwood floorsExtra storage closetsIdeal for urban gardeningSunny level lot
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 20
Listed by:
Jennifer Shaughnessy,
John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with:
E Posey Gruener, 24028902
Windermere Real Estate/Summit
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2507624
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
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Wall Furnace, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Off Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 4,599 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2391600075
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete, Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1942
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Genesee
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2026 | Sold | $810,000+11.7%$476/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2507624 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2026 | Pending sale | $725,000$426/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2507624 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $725,000$426/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2507624 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,189 +12.4% | $753,000 +5% |
| 2024 | $7,284 +13% | $717,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $6,446 +2.8% | $652,000 -8% |
| 2022 | $6,268 +4.3% | $709,000 +13.3% |
| 2021 | $6,011 +2.5% | $626,000 +7.9% |
| 2020 | $5,863 +2.2% | $580,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $5,738 +10.4% | $575,000 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,195 -0.4% | $579,000 +14.2% |
| 2017 | $5,217 +42.3% | $507,000 +15.2% |
| 2016 | $3,665 | $440,000 +9.7% |
| 2015 | $3,665 | $401,000 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $3,665 | $366,000 +14.4% |
| 2013 | $3,665 | $320,000 +9.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $292,000 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $308,000 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $306,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $306,000 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $300,000 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $281,000 +11.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $253,000 +37.5% |
| 2001 | $2,211 +1.3% | $184,000 +6.4% |
| 2000 | $2,184 | $173,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Genesee
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 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
- 4437 47th Avenue SW
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