Petite home on Prime Lot! Fantastic West Seattle neighborhood just down street from Fairmount Park Elementary school. Mere moments to public transportation and the shops and restaurants in the Alaska Junction. Level 4800 square ft lot (40' x 120') with paved alley access. Quiet residential area with a mix of original single-family residences and new townhome developments. NR3 Zoning offers great opportunity for investors looking to provide additional housing units near transit corridor. Property surrounded by much higher value homes. Value is in the land/location. Long time owner and elderly seller to do no work. Property is offered "as is". Please do not disturb occupant or walk the property. All site access is restricted. Easy to view from street or alley and photos.
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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Tara A Cummins
$475,000
5647 38th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98126
2beds
570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
4,800 Square Feet Lot
$462,300 Zestimate®
$833/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Paved alley accessPrime lot
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Tara A Cummins,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2577946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: cupboard in kitchen
Features
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Vinyl Plank
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 570
- Total interior livable area: 570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 4,800 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 40 x 120
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Value In Land, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 551022600991
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: none
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Fixer
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SPU
- Water: Public, Company: SPU
- Utilities for property: Tmobile
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Fairmount
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $833/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $501,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,246
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Inclusions: Dryer(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$462,300
$439,000 - $485,000
$1,973/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $475,000$833/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,246 -76.5% | $305,000 -39.1% |
| 2024 | $5,298 +16.8% | $501,000 +13.6% |
| 2023 | $4,536 +36.9% | $441,000 +27.8% |
| 2022 | $3,313 +4.3% | $345,000 +13.1% |
| 2021 | $3,176 +3.8% | $305,000 +9.3% |
| 2020 | $3,060 +2.4% | $279,000 +0.7% |
| 2019 | $2,988 +10.3% | $277,000 -0.7% |
| 2018 | $2,710 -0.1% | $279,000 +13.9% |
| 2017 | $2,712 +233.1% | $245,000 +0.4% |
| 2016 | $814 | $244,000 +9.9% |
| 2015 | $814 | $222,000 +9.9% |
| 2014 | $814 | $202,000 |
| 2013 | $814 | $202,000 +6.3% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,000 -5.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $201,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $211,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $211,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $211,000 +7.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $196,000 +10.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $177,000 +58% |
| 2001 | $1,387 +8.1% | $112,000 +13.1% |
| 2000 | $1,283 | $99,000 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
Nearby schools
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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