Welcome to Seaview! This is a meticulously maintained home on a spacious corner lot with partial views of the Sound and mountains! A perfect blend of updated systems with old world charm, enjoy the coved ceilings, arched doorways and original hardwoods, along with the security of updated electrical, plumbing and windows. 4 spacious bedrooms, office spaces and a huge unfinished basement with great ceiling height and tons of potential. Custom built ins, and period details throughout. Outside you will find well loved garden spaces with mature landscaping, garden shed, and a detached 2 car garage for parking, storage, shop or a terrific DADU location. Convenient to I-5, shops, restaurants and everything West Seattle has to offer. This is it!
Sold
Listed by: Keller Williams North Seattle • Mark Bensadon
Bought with: Windermere Bellevue Commons
$1,371,000
5255 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
4beds
3,060sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$1,377,600 Zestimate®
$448/sqft
$4,449 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,377,600
$1.29M - $1.46M
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Mature landscapingOffice spacesGreat ceiling heightCustom built insWell loved garden spacesSpacious corner lotUpdated systems
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Apr 08
Listed by:
Mark Bensadon,
Keller Williams North Seattle
Bought with:
Marcie J. Moore, 78128
Windermere Bellevue Commons
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2212715
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwashers_, Dryer(s), GarbageDisposal_, Microwaves_, Refrigerators_, StovesRanges_, Washer(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,060
- Total interior livable area: 3,060 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: RV Parking, Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Sound, Territorial
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Irrigation, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7625700420
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: SPU
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Seaview
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,037,000
- Annual tax amount: $9,150
- Offers reviewed: 04/08/2024
- Date on market: 4/21/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 822 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwashers, Dryers, GarbageDisposal, Microwaves, Refrigerators, StovesRanges, Washers
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2024 | Sold | $1,371,000+11.9%$448/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2212715 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2024 | Pending sale | $1,225,000$400/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2212715 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,225,000+101.5%$400/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2212715 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2012 | Sold | $608,000-3.5%$199/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #396930 Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/2012 | Pending sale | $629,950$206/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #396930 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Listed for sale | $629,950+32.6%$206/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #396930 Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2005 | Sold | $474,950$155/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25025130 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,100 +8.9% | $1,037,000 +1.4% |
| 2024 | $10,190 +11.4% | $1,023,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $9,150 +3.5% | $930,000 -7.4% |
| 2022 | $8,840 +4.3% | $1,004,000 +13.3% |
| 2021 | $8,473 +3.7% | $886,000 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $8,169 +2.2% | $811,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $7,996 +10.5% | $804,000 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $7,234 -0.5% | $809,000 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $7,273 +22.1% | $709,000 -5.8% |
| 2016 | $5,955 | $753,000 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $5,955 | $686,000 +13.8% |
| 2014 | $5,955 | $603,000 +9.8% |
| 2013 | $5,955 | $549,000 +40.1% |
| 2012 | -- | $392,000 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $414,000 -17.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $503,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $503,000 +9.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $459,000 +5.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $435,000 +11% |
| 2005 | -- | $392,000 +39% |
| 2001 | $3,333 +10.3% | $282,000 +16.5% |
| 2000 | $3,023 | $242,000 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
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- 7/10Fairmount Park ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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