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  • Listed by: Specialty Real Estate Group
    Bought with: Windermere Mercer Island
    $785,000

    4847 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98116

    4beds
    1,720sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1918
    3,253.93 Square Feet Lot
    $899,200 Zestimate®
    $456/sqft
    $3,717 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $899,200

    $845,000 - $962,000

    $3,717/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    A modern retake of the original 1918 charmer on one of Alaska Junction's best streets. Beautifully landscaped yard and front porch perfect for entertaining and outdoor fun. Main floor: open living/dining room with hard surface flooring and tile fireplace surround. Updated kitchen with navy cabinets, high end gas cooking, and brand new quartz counters and backsplash. 2 bedrooms and bathroom with classic freestanding tub. Lower level with separate entry, brand new primary suite with ensuite bath and custom shelving. Don't miss the additional bedroom/office. Optimal layout for house hacking or short-term rental. Plenty of street parking. Walk Score 95—minutes to Alki Beach/West Seattle Bridge with easy access to Downtown. Not a condo!

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    Listed by:

    Adrian Chu,

    Specialty Real Estate Group

    Bought with:

    Brian Rosso, 88410

    Windermere Mercer Island

    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2154191MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bedroom
    • Level: Lower
    Bathroom three quarter
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom full
    • Level: Lower
    Dining room
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Main
    Entry hall
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen with eating space
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Forced Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher_, Microwave_, Refrigerator_, StoveRange_, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveRange
    Features
    • Bath Off Primary
    • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Carpet
    • Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
    • Basement: Daylight,Finished
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,720
    • Total interior livable area: 1,720 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Lower,Main
    • Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Territorial
    Lot
    • Size: 3,253 sqft
    • Dimensions: 3252
    • Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Patio
    • Topography: Level,PartialSlope
    • Residential vegetation: Garden Space
    Details
    • Parcel number: 7579201145
    • Zoning description: RSL (M),Jurisdiction: City
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding, Wood Products
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1918
    • Major remodel year: 2023

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
    • Water: Public, Company: SPU

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Seattle
    • Subdivision: Alaska Junction

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing terms: Conventional
    • Cumulative days on market: 958 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    11/17/2023Sold$785,000-10.3%$456/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2154191 Report a problem
    10/11/2023Pending sale$875,000$509/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2154191 Report a problem
    8/23/2023Listed for sale$875,000-12.5%$509/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2154191 Report a problem
    6/17/2022Sold$1,000,000+58.7%$581/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1962170 Report a problem
    10/19/2018Listing removed$2,695$2/sqft
    Source: Fresh Look Management Report a problem
    10/2/2018Listed for rent$2,695$2/sqft
    Source: Fresh Look Management Report a problem
    9/28/2018Sold$629,950$366/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1356210 Report a problem
    9/8/2018Pending sale$629,950$366/sqft
    Source: Wall Street Group #1356210 Report a problem
    9/6/2018Listed for sale$629,950+129.1%$366/sqft
    Source: Wall Street Group #1356210 Report a problem
    6/23/2003Sold$275,000+99.3%$160/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/27/1994Sold$138,000$80/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,002 +4.1%$859,000 -3.5%
    2024$8,649 +9.9%$890,000 +10%
    2023$7,867 +27.7%$809,000 +20%
    2022$6,161 +4.4%$674,000 +13.3%
    2021$5,904 +1.1%$595,000 +6.1%
    2020$5,841 +2.3%$561,000 +0.9%
    2019$5,707 +10.4%$556,000 -0.7%
    2018$5,171 +2.7%$560,000 +17.9%
    2017$5,035 +32.1%$475,000 +3%
    2016$3,813 $461,000 +9.8%
    2015$3,813 $420,000 +12.9%
    2014$3,813 $372,000 +9.7%
    2013$3,813 $339,000 +9.7%
    2012-- $309,000 -5.2%
    2011-- $326,000 -3.8%
    2010-- $339,000
    2009-- $339,000 +4.3%
    2007-- $325,000 +6.9%
    2006-- $304,000 +10.9%
    2005-- $274,000 +49.7%
    2001$2,200 +7.3%$183,000 +13%
    2000$2,050 $162,000

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Fairmount Park

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Fairmount Park
    • Middle: Hamilton 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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