Huge 7,200 sq ft corner lot in an amazing location just blocks to the great restaurants and shops in Columbia City. Up on the corner of Ferdinand and 42nd, this charming 1905 farmhouse has been updated and loved. Hardwood floors throughout with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor and a large upstairs 3rd bedroom/creative space. Beautiful kitchen and large dining room w/French doors to a sunny view deck above the garage. Ceilings vaulted with skylights adding lots of natural light and a A/C added for year-round comfort. Wrap around porch and oversized fenced backyard for summer soirees with an additional storage shed and EV charging port. Home positioned to allow for easy DADU or development opportunity. 13 min stroll to light rail!
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$1,140,000
4902 42nd Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98118
3beds
1,410sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
7,200.47 Square Feet Lot
$1,089,200 Zestimate®
$809/sqft
$3,971 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,089,200
$1.00M - $1.19M
$3,971/mo
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Sunny view deckBeautiful kitchenHardwood floorsFrench doorsLarge dining roomCorner lotOversized fenced backyard
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Mar 19
Listed by:
Javila Creer,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with:
Beth Bylund, 23092
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Victor Smith, 129561
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2343761
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Ductless, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Crawl Space
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,410
- Total interior livable area: 1,410 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,200 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level,Sloped
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 5249800405
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Siding, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Columbia City
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 329 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Sold | $1,140,000+14.1%$809/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2343761 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Pending sale | $999,000$709/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2343761 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,000+30.6%$709/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2343761 Report a problem | ||
| 1/31/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2024 | Listed for rent | $3,800$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2019 | Sold | $765,000+5.5%$543/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1538172 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2019 | Pending sale | $725,000$514/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker #1538172 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2019 | Listed for sale | $725,000+104.2%$514/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Mount Baker #1538172 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2006 | Sold | $355,000$252/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26048584 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,826 +12.9% | $891,000 +5.7% |
| 2024 | $8,699 +0.4% | $843,000 -1.5% |
| 2023 | $8,667 +18% | $856,000 +7.3% |
| 2022 | $7,342 +9.4% | $798,000 +19.5% |
| 2021 | $6,714 +4.2% | $668,000 +9.7% |
| 2020 | $6,445 -1.1% | $609,000 -3% |
| 2019 | $6,518 +16.6% | $628,000 +5.7% |
| 2018 | $5,589 +1.9% | $594,000 +16.7% |
| 2017 | $5,484 +61.5% | $509,000 +29.8% |
| 2016 | $3,396 | $392,000 +14.6% |
| 2015 | $3,396 | $342,000 +7.9% |
| 2014 | $3,396 | $317,000 +14.9% |
| 2013 | $3,396 | $276,000 +5.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $262,000 -8.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $285,000 -10.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $317,000 +5% |
| 2007 | -- | $302,000 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $285,000 +112.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2001 | $2,326 +16.2% | $134,000 -15.2% |
| 2000 | $2,001 | $158,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Columbia City
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Orca K-8 SchoolGrades: K-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Franklin High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Hawthorne Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hawthorne
- Middle: Aki Kurose
- High: Franklin 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
- 98118
- Columbia City
- 4902 42nd Avenue S
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