On a corner lot just a few blocks from the Alaska Junction this sweet Craftsman style home offers many possibilities! Charming front porch entry with glass pane front door and sidelights leads to bright, welcoming living room featuring freshly refinished hardwoods, picture tile fireplace and space for dining. Country kitchen has been completely renovated (2025) and has a spacious dining nook with built-in glass front cabinets. Both bedrooms on this level can accommodate a queen size bed and both have beautiful light and pleasant outlooks. The full bath was completely renovated in 2024 with tile and new fixtures. The basement level feels huge. It has good ceiling height a third bedroom with adjacent 3/4 bath and a laundry area. The remainder is unfinished and could easily be additional living space or developed into a second living unit. The garage with alley access is also quite large and could possibly be converted to a two car. Additional upgrades include a new roof and gutter guards in 2025, updated electrical, fresh interior and exterior paint. Location is excellent with a great neighborhood, easy access to Junction shopping and restaurants, transit only a block away and a quick C line commute. Big fenced back yard is ready for your creative ideas and NR 3 zoning may allow additional development (buyer to verify).
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Listed by: Windermere West Metro • Shari H. Kruse
Bought with: COMPASS
$925,000
5455 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3beds
2,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
6,250 Square Feet Lot
$921,100 Zestimate®
$436/sqft
$4,579 Estimated rent
Home value
$921,100
$857,000 - $995,000
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Picture tile fireplaceLaundry areaFreshly refinished hardwoodsSpace for diningCorner lotBuilt-in glass front cabinetsSpacious dining nook
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Listed by:
Shari H. Kruse,
Windermere West Metro,
Sarah C. Hardwick,
Windermere West Metro
Bought with:
Claire Rosenberg, 132428
COMPASS
Mara Haveson, 17150
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2528005
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Lower
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
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,120
- Total interior livable area: 2,120 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 6,250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, Shop
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2461900075
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Xfiniti
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairmount
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $436/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $751,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,597
- Date on market: 7/13/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $925,000$436/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528005 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $925,000$436/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528005 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000$436/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2528005 Report a problem | ||
| 10/28/2012 | Listing removed | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Landlord Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2012 | Listed for rent | $1,500$1/sqft |
Source: Landlord Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,266 +8.8% | $751,000 +1.3% |
| 2024 | $7,597 +11.2% | $741,000 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $6,833 +5.6% | $674,000 -5.3% |
| 2022 | $6,469 +4.4% | $712,000 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $6,195 +3.8% | $628,000 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $5,971 +2.3% | $575,000 +0.9% |
| 2019 | $5,836 +10.4% | $570,000 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $5,287 -0.3% | $574,000 +14.1% |
| 2017 | $5,303 +39.1% | $503,000 +9.1% |
| 2016 | $3,813 | $461,000 +9.8% |
| 2015 | $3,813 | $420,000 +12.9% |
| 2014 | $3,813 | $372,000 +9.7% |
| 2013 | $3,813 | $339,000 +9.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $309,000 -5.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $326,000 -3.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $338,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $338,000 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $324,000 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $304,000 +10.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $274,000 +32.4% |
| 2001 | $2,475 +10.3% | $207,000 +16.3% |
| 2000 | $2,244 | $178,000 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
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