Take in ever-changing sky, sound, and mountain views from this spacious Beach Drive home. The main level features stunning views, generous living spaces and formal dining room, the new kitchen opens up to a great room with fireplace, and 3 bedrooms including a primary suite all on one level. Extensively updated throughout. Relax on the oversized deck and enjoy dramatic sunsets or storms rolling in. The versatile lower level offers a second living space (legal ADU), kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths—ideal for multi-generational living, guests or rental income. Home can be used in so many ways. 2-car garage, fenced backyard, and A/C. Close proximity to Alki & Lincoln Beaches, and California Junction for the ultimate coastal lifestyle.
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Listed by: West Seattle Realty • Robert Kelly
Bought with: eXp Realty
$1,800,000
4878 Beach Drive SW, Seattle, WA 98116
5beds
3,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
6,873 Square Feet Lot
$1,925,400 Zestimate®
$492/sqft
$7,724 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,925,400
$1.77M - $2.10M
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New kitchenDramatic sunsetsStunning viewsSpacious beach drive homeOversized deckPrimary suiteFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Robert Kelly,
West Seattle Realty,
Kevin Broveleit,
West Seattle Realty
Bought with:
Mitchell L Khayim, 21037049
eXp Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2435428
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater Location: Closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,660
- Total interior livable area: 3,660 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Kitchen, Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Skylight(s)
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 6,873 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: ADU Baths: 0
- Parcel number: 7936000249
- Zoning: NR2
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Torch Down
Condition
- Year built: 1968
- Major remodel year: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Seattle
- Water: Public, Company: City of Seattle
- Utilities for property: Xfinity Or Centurylink
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Beach Drive
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $492/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,602,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,492
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 263 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/5/2025 | Sold | $1,800,000-2.7%$492/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435428 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,850,000$505/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435428 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000+1167.1%$505/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435428 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2022 | Price change | $5,500-8.3%$2/sqft |
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| 8/26/2022 | Price change | $5,995-7.7%$2/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Price change | $6,495-7.1%$2/sqft |
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| 8/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $6,995$2/sqft |
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| 6/13/2010 | Listing removed | $146,000$40/sqft |
Source: Postlets Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2010 | Listed for sale | $146,000-76.3%$40/sqft |
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| 8/14/2009 | Sold | $615,000+583.3%$168/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28198791 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1996 | Sold | $90,000$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,871 +16.4% | $1,602,000 +8.8% |
| 2024 | $14,492 +10.3% | $1,473,000 +7.4% |
| 2023 | $13,143 +5.1% | $1,371,000 -5.8% |
| 2022 | $12,501 +9.8% | $1,455,000 +19.7% |
| 2021 | $11,387 +8.9% | $1,216,000 +15% |
| 2020 | $10,459 -2.5% | $1,057,000 -3.9% |
| 2019 | $10,728 +12.4% | $1,100,000 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $9,546 -1.9% | $1,088,000 +12.6% |
| 2017 | $9,730 +38.4% | $966,000 +11.8% |
| 2016 | $7,031 | $864,000 +6.5% |
| 2015 | $7,031 | $811,000 +12.8% |
| 2014 | $7,031 | $719,000 +16.3% |
| 2013 | $7,031 | $618,000 +3.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $598,000 -3.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $619,000 -1.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $629,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $629,000 +6.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $590,000 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $559,000 +8.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $517,000 +27.7% |
| 2001 | $4,742 +5.8% | $405,000 +11.9% |
| 2000 | $4,483 | $362,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Seaview
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Alki Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Alki
- 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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- King County
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- 4878 Beach Drive SW
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