Charming 1947, 4 Bedroom, 1.75 Bathroom home with room to expand. Ideally located on a quiet, tree lined street in a highly sought after neighborhood. Only 2 owners since constructed. Some of the period details include: wood burning fireplace, dining room built-ins, custom kitchen cabinetry and refinished hardwood floors. Blended with tasteful updates: both bathrooms, quartz kitchen counters and back splash, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and vinyl tile flooring. The Dining Room has sliders to an expansive deck with a retractable shade awning. Additionally, there is a 920 Square Foot, unfinished, walk-out, daylight basement, with tall ceilings and large, egressable windows. Plenty of room to customize to suit your needs. Fenced backyard, paved alley access, 2 car attached carport, plus a long wide driveway for additional off street parking. Close to the Alaska Junction, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and downtown Seattle.
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Listed by: John L Scott RE West Seattle • Scott David Marvin
Bought with: Keller Williams Seattle Metro
$1,130,000
4836 51st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116
4beds
2,590sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,123,000 Zestimate®
$436/sqft
$5,442 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,123,000
$1.04M - $1.21M
$5,442/mo
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Wood burning fireplacePaved alley accessCustom kitchen cabinetryRetractable shade awningRecessed lightingVinyl tile flooringRefinished hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 28
Listed by:
Scott David Marvin,
John L Scott RE West Seattle,
Kim-Marie Motoda,
John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with:
Michael Pearsall, 21036809
Keller Williams Seattle Metro
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2496894
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,590
- Total interior livable area: 2,590 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Level,Terraces
Details
- Parcel number: 1750700055
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century Modern,1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1947
- Major remodel year: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Sea PUD
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SEA PUD
- Water: Public, Company: SEA PUD
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Genesee
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $436/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $844,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,066
- Offers reviewed: 04/28/2026
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $1,130,000+13.6%$436/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Pending sale | $995,000$384/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2496894 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000+73%$384/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2496894 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2025 | Listing removed | $4,100$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,100+2.5%$2/sqft |
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| 9/2/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,000+21.2%$2/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2019 | Listing removed | $3,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2019 | Listing removed | $3,300$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,300-8.2%$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2018 | Listing removed | $3,595$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,595$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Listing removed | $575,000$222/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1302656 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $575,000-11.5%$222/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1302656 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2018 | Sold | $650,000+13%$251/sqft |
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| 6/9/2018 | Pending sale | $575,000$222/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1302656 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2018 | Listed for sale | $575,000$222/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1302656 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,188 +13.9% | $844,000 +6.6% |
| 2024 | $8,066 +9% | $792,000 +7.5% |
| 2023 | $7,403 +5.2% | $737,000 -5.8% |
| 2022 | $7,037 +9.5% | $782,000 +19.6% |
| 2021 | $6,425 -0.5% | $654,000 +4.3% |
| 2020 | $6,455 +1.9% | $627,000 +0.5% |
| 2019 | $6,334 +12.1% | $624,000 +1% |
| 2018 | $5,652 -1.6% | $618,000 +12.6% |
| 2017 | $5,743 +37% | $549,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $4,193 | $491,000 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $4,193 | $461,000 +11.6% |
| 2014 | $4,193 | $413,000 +16.3% |
| 2013 | $4,193 | $355,000 +3.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $344,000 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $356,000 -1.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $362,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $362,000 -1.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $368,000 +5.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $349,000 +8% |
| 2005 | -- | $323,000 +27.2% |
| 2001 | $3,013 +8.9% | $254,000 +14.9% |
| 2000 | $2,768 | $221,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seaview
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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