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Listed by: KW Greater Seattle • Jeff Norris

Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

$490,000

5430 California Avenue SW #3B, Seattle, WA 98136

2beds

842sqft

Condominium

Built in 2001

-- sqft lot

$479,500 Zestimate^®

$582/sqft

$2,559 Estimated rent

Home value

$479,500

$441,000 - $518,000

$2,559/mo

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What's special

Sw patioCozy gas fireplaceEnsuite bathSouth facing deckDual closetsSecure parking garageGated entry

NEW PRICE + LENDER-PAID BUYDOWN! Take advantage of this market "reset" and a lower interest rate via a preferred lender-paid temp buydown. This pristine 3-level home offers townhome-style privacy with a private entry, SW patio, and gated courtyard. Nestled quietly away from California Ave, the "zoned" floor plan is perfect for WFH or roommates: • LOWER: Entry, BR/Office, full bath & laundry. • MAIN: Social hub w/ kitchen, dining & living room + cozy gas fireplace. • UPPER: Sun-drenched primary suite w/ ensuite, dual closets & private south-facing deck. Unbeatable walkability—positioned perfectly between Alaska & Morgan Junctions for coffee, shops & transit. Secured garage parking included. Incredible value for a 2BR/2BA in West Seattle!

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
3/4 bathrooms: 1
Main level bathrooms: 1
Main level bedrooms: 1

Bedroom

Level: Main

Bathroom full

Level: Main

Entry hall

Level: Main

Utility room

Level: Main

Heating

Fireplace, Wall Furnace, Electric

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Entry Closet under stairs, Cooking-Gas

Features

Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Windows: Insulated Windows, Coverings: Blinds
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Gas, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace

Interior area

Total structure area: 842
Total interior livable area: 842 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Common Garage
Has garage: Yes
Covered spaces: 1

Features

Levels: Three Or More
Entry location: Main
Patio & porch: Cooking-Gas, End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Sprinkler System, Top Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Has view: Yes
View description: Territorial

Lot

Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk

Details

Parcel number: 2538940100
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: Condo
Property subtype: Condominium

Materials

Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
Roof: Composition

Condition

Year built: 2001
Major remodel year: 2001

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Company: SCL
Sewer: Company: SPU
Water: Company: SPU

Green energy

Energy efficient items: Insulated Windows

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Elevator, Garden Space, Gated, Outside Entry
Security: Fire Sprinkler System
Subdivision: Fairmount

HOA

Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Water
HOA fee: $722 monthly
HOA phone: 206-361-1087

Location

Region: Seattle

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $582/sqft
Annual tax amount: $4,631
Date on market: 10/19/2025
Cumulative days on market: 160 days
Listing terms: Conventional
Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)

Price history

Date	Event	Price
2/13/2026	Sold	$490,000+1%$582/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439766 Report a problem
1/17/2026	Pending sale	$484,950$576/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439766 Report a problem
1/9/2026	Price change	$484,950-2%$576/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439766 Report a problem
12/18/2025	Price change	$494,950-1%$588/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439766 Report a problem
9/30/2025	Listed for sale	$499,950+6.4%$594/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2439766 Report a problem
3/26/2021	Sold	$470,000+7.1%$558/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1729923 Report a problem
4/14/2020	Sold	$439,000$521/sqft
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1578848 Report a problem