Great location for this 1943 basement rambler on a spacious lot, easy walk to both Alaska and Morgan Junctions. Enjoy the true small town vibe West Seattle gives while being a very short walk to the C lines. Nicely cared for interior with vaulted ceiling in living room, dining nook, updated kitchen and access to nice rear deck for BBQing or just relaxing. Updated bath and two beds on the main. Nicely redone hardwood floors on main. Lower offers utility room and storage, a nice family or rec room and connection to garage. House sits high up off the street. Rear yard is roomy with off alley parking for several cars and nice exterior deck and gazebo. Rear yard fenced. Garage is deep with work bench. Modern windows, efficient electric heat
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Listed by: John L Scott RE West Seattle • Scott Henry
Bought with: The Agency Seattle
$737,500
5920 39th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
2beds
1,270sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
6,351 Square Feet Lot
$765,300 Zestimate®
$581/sqft
$2,747 Estimated rent
Home value
$765,300
$727,000 - $804,000
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Modern windowsUpdated kitchenUpdated bathSpacious lotDining nookRear yard fencedEfficient electric heat
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Listed by:
Scott Henry,
John L Scott RE West Seattle
Bought with:
Jacob Neuman, 125906
The Agency Seattle
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2573087
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Basement
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,270
- Total interior livable area: 1,270 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 6,351 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
- Topography: Partial Slope,Terraces
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0066000225
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1943
- Major remodel year: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of SEA
- Water: Public, Company: City of SEA
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Seaview
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $581/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $672,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,648
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Sold | $737,500-1.7%$581/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573087 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2026 | Pending sale | $749,950$591/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573087 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,950+237.1%$591/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2573087 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2001 | Sold | $222,500$175/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #21051362 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,695 +2.8% | $512,000 |
| 2024 | $1,648 -3.1% | $512,000 |
| 2023 | $1,701 | $512,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $512,000 |
| 2021 | $1,731 -67.8% | $512,000 |
| 2020 | $5,385 +2.3% | $512,000 +0.8% |
| 2019 | $5,264 +10.3% | $508,000 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $4,774 -0.3% | $512,000 +14% |
| 2017 | $4,787 +43.3% | $449,000 +12.8% |
| 2016 | $3,340 | $398,000 +9.6% |
| 2015 | $3,340 | $363,000 +13.1% |
| 2014 | $3,340 | $321,000 +9.9% |
| 2013 | $3,340 | $292,000 +9.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $266,000 -5.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $281,000 -3.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $291,000 +4.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $279,000 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $260,000 +10.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $235,000 +34.3% |
| 2001 | $2,108 +10% | $175,000 +15.9% |
| 2000 | $1,916 | $151,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Gatewood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Gatewood
- 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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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98136
- Fairmount Park
- 5920 39th Avenue SW
