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    • Listed by: Designed Realty • James R. Shute
    Bought with: Redfin
    $995,000

    4540 51st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116

    3beds
    1,620sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1979
    5,749 Square Feet Lot
    $991,600 Zestimate®
    $614/sqft
    $4,150 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $991,600

    $922,000 - $1.07M

    $4,150/mo

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    What's special

    Brand new kitchenPvc deckFarmhouse sinkShaker cabinetsQuartz countersInduction range
    Tucked away on a quiet, secluded street minutes from the West Seattle Junction, this home pairs everyday comfort with meaningful updates throughout. The brand new kitchen highlights the main level with a farmhouse sink, quartz counters, shaker cabinets, and an induction range flowing into a dining and living space warmed by a wood-burning stove insert. The primary suite offers a private en suite bath, and a second en suite/guest bath adds flexibility for visitors. Downstairs features a bedroom, living area and 3/4 bath for a private retreat or guest space. New furnace and heat pump installed keep the home comfortable year-round, complemented by automatic blinds on the main floor and an EV charger in the 2-car garage. The backyard has a new fence, PVC deck and is wired and ready for your new hot tub - a perfect urban oasis! All this just minutes from Ercolini Park, Genesee Elementary, Schmitz Preserve Park, and Alki Beach. West Seattle living at its best!

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    Listed by:

    James R. Shute,

    Designed Realty

    Bought with:

    Heather McKinnon, 20117960

    Redfin

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2562832MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Lower
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Main
    Family room
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen without eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing, Electric, Wood
    Cooling
    • 90%+ High Efficiency, Heat Pump
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Garage
    Features
    • Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
    • Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
    • Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
    • Basement: Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: See Remarks, Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,620
    • Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
    • Has attached garage: Yes
    • Covered spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 4
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main
    • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 5,749 Square Feet
    • Features: Paved, Cable TV, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet
    • Topography: Level,Sloped,Steep Slope,Terraces
    • Residential vegetation: Garden Space
    Details
    • Parcel number: 2391601805
    • Zoning: NR3
    • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1979
    • Major remodel year: 1979

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
    • Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
    • Utilities for property: Quantum Fiber

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: Genesee
    Location
    • Region: Seattle

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $614/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $924,000
    • Annual tax amount: $8,875
    • Date on market: 8/7/2026
    • Listing terms: FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
    • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/11/2026Sold$995,000$614/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562832 Report a problem
    8/23/2026Pending sale$995,000$614/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562832 Report a problem
    8/7/2026Listed for sale$995,000+11.2%$614/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2562832 Report a problem
    7/15/2022Sold$895,000+9.1%$552/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1952488 Report a problem
    6/27/2022Pending sale$819,995$506/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1952488 Report a problem
    6/22/2022Listed for sale$819,995+118.7%$506/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1952488 Report a problem
    7/12/2005Sold$375,000$231/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25072210 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,980 +12.5%$924,000 +5%
    2024$8,875 +11.3%$880,000 +10%
    2023$7,974 +9.6%$800,000 -1.4%
    2022$7,273 +4.3%$811,000 +13.3%
    2021$6,972 +2.7%$716,000 +8%
    2020$6,791 +2.3%$663,000 +0.9%
    2019$6,639 +10.3%$657,000 -0.8%
    2018$6,016 -0.4%$662,000 +14.1%
    2017$6,040 +52.8%$580,000 +24.7%
    2016$3,952 $465,000 +9.7%
    2015$3,952 $424,000 +9.6%
    2014$3,952 $387,000 +14.2%
    2013$3,952 $339,000 +9.7%
    2012-- $309,000 -5.2%
    2011-- $326,000 -7.6%
    2010-- $353,000
    2009-- $353,000 +2.3%
    2007-- $345,000 +6.5%
    2006-- $324,000 +8.4%
    2005-- $299,000 +98.8%
    2001$604 +1.3%$150,400
    2000$596 $150,400
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Genesee

    Nearby schools

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    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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