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  • $869,300

    5024 42nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

    2beds
    1,200sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $869,300 Zestimate®
    $724/sqft
    $2,750 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $869,300

    $808,000 - $930,000

    $2,750/mo

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    What's special

    Flagstone patiosModern bathroomTerritorial viewsLandscaping included in rentWide plank hardwood floorsHardwood floorsSun-drenched modern farmhouse

    The privacy of country living, right in the city. Perched high on a hill, this air-conditioned, sun-drenched modern farmhouse is perfectly located in Columbia City. This 1,200 sq ft 1+ bedroom, 1 bathroom home offers excellent indoor and outdoor entertaining spaces, 9 ft ceilings, custom built-ins, top-of-the-line appliances, large new windows, hardwood floors, and an open-concept floor plan. The modern bathroom features TOTO fixtures and a heated floor. The property receives all-day southwestern sunlight with territorial views and includes a separate crawl space storage area. This unit is on the main floor. This unit occupies the main floor of the house.The fully fenced yard is shared with the owner-occupied upstairs unit. Please be aware: the house is perched atop a hill, so there is a healthy stair climb to the front door. (The perk of this is unprecedented privacy) IMPORTANT: If you would like to schedule a tour, please include a brief introduction about yourself and anyone you plan to share the apartment with. Maximum occupancy: 2 residents. Cat-friendly home. Sorry, no dogs (This includes ESA dogs) -if you have a pet, please specify what sort of pet you have and how many. Indoor amenities: -9ft ceilings -1 +bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, foyer -Forced air heating and cooling (air conditioning!) -Double-paned new large windows -Wide plank hardwood floors -Radiant heating for bathroom floor -Appliances (stainless): gas stove, refrigerator, ice and water dispenser, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, instant hot, washer/dryer (in unit) Outdoor amenities: -Outdoor fireplace -Fountain -Fully fenced quiet yard. -Fig, cherry, almond, and lilac trees. -Pillow lounge pit -Flagstone patios - Outdoor dining with BBQ -Landscaping included in rent Neighborhood amenities: walk score 8.5 Walk to Light Rail, Columbia City Farmers Market, Lake Washington, Seward Park, PCC Market, great restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream shops, breweries, theaters, yoga studios, playfields (tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer), library, and Post Office. Columbia City boasts one of the city's best Farmer's Markets and has fantastic summer block parties. IMPORTANT: THE RENTAL ONLY TAKES CATS. NO DOGS. There is an upstairs unit occupied by the owner-There is ample street parking, but no garage- If you would like to schedule a viewing, please provide income verification, and share a bit about yourself and whomever else you would be living with;-) - Rental Terms -available- March 8th -Rent: $3700 - utilities divided between the upstairs and downstairs units -12-month lease -1st and last month's rent, $3700 deposit, $600 non-refundable cleaning fee -Pets-cats-NO DOGS -Parking- ample street parking - -Utilities for the unit including 5G internet run around $400 per month -Applicants' income should be 3x the rent + utilities +(12,300 a month)

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Landscaping included in rent, Utilities fee required
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1705400055

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Deposit fee: $3,800
    Location
    • Region: Seattle

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $724/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $854,000
    • Annual tax amount: $9,287
    • Date on market: 1/28/2026
    • Date available: 03/08/2026
    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/7/2026Listing removed$3,800$3/sqft
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    2/2/2026Price change$3,800+2.7%$3/sqft
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    1/28/2026Listed for rent$3,700+2.8%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    5/12/2023Listing removed--
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    5/4/2023Listed for rent$3,600+5.9%$3/sqft
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    4/26/2022Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
    4/18/2022Listed for rent$3,400$3/sqft
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    5/3/2021Listing removed--
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    4/12/2021Listed for rent$3,400+13.3%$3/sqft
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    2/26/2021Listing removed--
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    7/30/2020Listing removed$3,000$3/sqft
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    7/24/2020Listed for rent$3,000$3/sqft
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    7/24/2014Sold$519,000+15.6%$433/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #662710 Report a problem
    8/17/2006Sold$449,000+40.3%$374/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #26065164 Report a problem
    5/30/2003Sold$320,000+69.3%$267/sqft
    Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23060174 Report a problem
    4/26/1999Sold$189,000$158/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,287 +13.1%$854,000 +5.7%
    2024$8,213 +0.7%$808,000 -1.5%
    2023$8,155 +9.4%$820,000 -1.6%
    2022$7,452 +9.5%$833,000 +19.5%
    2021$6,804 +4.2%$697,000 +9.8%
    2020$6,530 -1.4%$635,000 -3.1%
    2019$6,621 +17%$655,000 +5.8%
    2018$5,660 -3.8%$619,000 +9.8%
    2017$5,887 +47.2%$564,000 +8%
    2016$3,999 $522,000 +14.7%
    2015$3,999 $455,000 +16.1%
    2014$3,999 $392,000 +14.6%
    2013$3,999 $342,000 +5.6%
    2012-- $324,000 -1.2%
    2011-- $328,000 -2.4%
    2010-- $336,000
    2009-- $336,000 +5%
    2007-- $320,000 +6%
    2006-- $302,000 +7.9%
    2005-- $280,000 +58.2%
    2001$2,131 +16.4%$177,000 +22.9%
    2000$1,831 $144,000
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    Neighborhood: Columbia City

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