Storybook charm abounds in this darling West Seattle bungalow, complete with a detached 375 sq ft studio that adds valuable bonus space. Tucked beneath a grand maple tree & surrounded by mature landscaping, the property feels like an oasis, from the vine-covered arbor to the cozy firepit patio. Inside, hardwood floors, a bright living room framed by corner windows, and a spacious skylit kitchen come together in a layout that feels both welcoming and functional. The tall basement offers a large laundry room, abundant storage & future expansion potential! The beautifully refreshed detached studio is ready for whatever you imagine - office, art studio, guest retreat, workout room, or game space. It adds a little extra magic to this special property! Extensive upgrades include HardiPlank siding, exterior paint, 200-amp electrical service, furnace, water heater, insulation, gutters with leaf guards, and a waterproofing system with lifetime warranty. The owner's meticulous care shines throughout. All this in one of West Seattle’s most beloved locations, moments from Alaska Junction, restaurants, cafés, parks, transit, & the year-round farmers market. Cute as can be and thoughtfully updated, this is the kind of home people fall in love with!
Pending
Listed by: Windermere Mercer Island
$825,000
4718 49th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
2beds
1,560sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
5,039 Square Feet Lot
$822,300 Zestimate®
$529/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy firepit patioSpacious skylit kitchenVine-covered arborTall basementHardwood floorsHardiplank sidingLarge laundry room
- 25 days |
- 1,395 |
- 144 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jessica Livingston,
Windermere Mercer Island
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2517690
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,560
- Total interior livable area: 1,560 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 5,039 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7936000645
- 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
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Genesee
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $529/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $751,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,169
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$822,300
$781,000 - $863,000
$4,007/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/19/2026 | Pending sale | $825,000$529/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2517690 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $825,000+32%$529/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2517690 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Listing removed | $625,000$401/sqft |
Source: Compass Washington #1555179 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2020 | Listed for sale | $625,000-3.5%$401/sqft |
Source: Compass Washington #1555179 Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2020 | Sold | $648,000+3.7%$415/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1555179 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2020 | Pending sale | $625,000$401/sqft |
Source: Compass Washington #1555179 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $625,000+7.8%$401/sqft |
Source: Compass Washington #1555179 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2019 | Sold | $580,000$372/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1482940 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Pending sale | $580,000$372/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Eastside #1482940 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $580,000$372/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Eastside #1482940 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2019 | Pending sale | $580,000$372/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Eastside #1482940 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2019 | Listed for sale | $580,000$372/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Eastside #1482940 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,169 +16% | $751,000 +8.7% |
| 2024 | $7,045 +7.5% | $691,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $6,552 +5.2% | $643,000 -5.7% |
| 2022 | $6,226 +9.5% | $682,000 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $5,683 +2.7% | $570,000 +8% |
| 2020 | $5,534 +1.9% | $528,000 +0.4% |
| 2019 | $5,430 +12% | $526,000 +1% |
| 2018 | $4,848 -1.5% | $521,000 +12.5% |
| 2017 | $4,921 +43.7% | $463,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $3,424 | $414,000 +6.4% |
| 2015 | $3,424 | $389,000 +17.9% |
| 2014 | $3,424 | $330,000 +16.2% |
| 2013 | $3,424 | $284,000 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $275,000 -3.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $285,000 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $290,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $290,000 +6.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $272,000 +5.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $258,000 +7.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $239,000 +32% |
| 2001 | $2,177 +8.8% | $181,000 +14.6% |
| 2000 | $2,001 | $158,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Genesee
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 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
- 4718 49th Avenue SW
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