There is so much to love about this gracious home (& detached studio!) nestled on a serene block just a stone’s throw from the Junction. Spacious living & dining rooms w/high ceilings, ornate crown molding & gas fireplace. Cute kitchen (w/plans to make larger!) Basement provides dry space for storage or finish for ??? The super cool modern detached studio with skylights, vaulted ceilings, French doors, water & gas fireplace is perfect for your home office, art studio, Zen space. Undeniably special outdoor spaces incl. large deck for alfresco dining & charming front porch w/swing, plus extensive landscaping w/rare designer hardscape pieces. Paved alley parking for 2+ cars. Sweet Junction location close to shopping, transit & farmer’s market.
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Listed by: Windermere West Metro
Bought with: Windermere Real Estate/East
$930,000
5040 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
2beds
1,690sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,250.86 Square Feet Lot
$942,100 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$2,559 Estimated rent
Home value
$942,100
$886,000 - $1.01M
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French doorsDry spaceArt studioDetached studioVaulted ceilingsCute kitchenLarge deck
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Offers reviewed: Feb 28
Listed by:
Jayme J. Johnson,
Windermere West Metro
Bought with:
David Park, 22033547
Windermere Real Estate/East
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2200105
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveRange, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Softwood, Other
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,490
- Total interior livable area: 1,690 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: RV Parking, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Fir/Softwood, Dining Room, Skylight(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 6,250 sqft
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1297300180
- 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
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Alaska Junction
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Cumulative days on market: 735 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2024 | Sold | $930,000+8.1%$550/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2200105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Pending sale | $860,000$509/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2200105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2024 | Listed for sale | $860,000+421.2%$509/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2200105 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/1995 | Sold | $165,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,405 +8.8% | $765,000 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $7,726 +21.3% | $755,000 +21.2% |
| 2023 | $6,371 -0.1% | $623,000 -11.1% |
| 2022 | $6,380 +4.3% | $701,000 +13.2% |
| 2021 | $6,116 +3.7% | $619,000 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $5,897 +2.3% | $567,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $5,762 +10.4% | $562,000 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,221 -0.3% | $566,000 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $5,236 +27.1% | $496,000 -1.2% |
| 2016 | $4,119 | $502,000 +9.6% |
| 2015 | $4,119 | $458,000 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $4,119 | $405,000 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $4,119 | $369,000 +9.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $336,000 -5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $355,000 +10.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $320,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $320,000 +4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $307,000 +7% |
| 2006 | -- | $287,000 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $259,000 +16.1% |
| 2001 | $2,658 +7.4% | $223,000 +13.2% |
| 2000 | $2,476 | $197,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Fairmount Park ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairmount Park
- 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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