3bd, 2.5ba 3-story townhome (1,800 sqft) for rent in West Seattle. This listing is for Unit A (full address is 6536 42nd Ave SW Unit A, Seattle)
Home is available now and is unfurnished. There are two bedrooms on the third floor including a master suite, one bedroom/office space on the first floor, and a bathroom on every level. Open main floor with modern kitchen, built-in dining bench and spacious living room. We also have a private, fully fenced outdoor patio space. The townhome only shares one wall with a neighbor. The townhome was built in 2012, so it is newer and has radiant heat, washer, dryer, on-demand hot water, gas range and oven, gas fireplace and modern stainless steel appliances. There is a garage attached to the unit and also free street parking. From the upstairs master suite, you can catch glimpses of the Olympic Mountains on a clear day!
The property is in a great neighborhood in West Seattle that is close to parks, schools, transit and shops. It is located across the street from a grocery store, with coffee shops and restaurants a couple steps away. The C-Line bus is a block away and will take you all the way from West Seattle to SLU. Lincoln Park is a 10 minute walk away, and it is a 5 minute drive from Alaska Junction which is the main shop/restaurant area in West Seattle. House is conveniently located close to the current West Seattle Bridge detour route.
Asking rent is $3,095 per month. We will require a refundable damage deposit of $1,500, and a non-refundable credit check/application fee of $30 per applicant. All utilities (water, trash, power, internet) are paid by tenant. Lease term is for one year, then month-to-month.
Pets friendly (max 2). No smoking.
If you're interested in applying, please contact us to schedule a tour or request an application. Our qualifications are:
-Min credit score: 620
-Tenant must get renter's insurance
-Income/rent ratio of 3:1 (would need to see most recent 2 paystubs per applicant)
-Reference from a current or past landlord
-Must do an in-person or virtual (Zoom) walkthrough of the property
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
6536B 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3beds
2baths
1,800sqft
Townhouse
Built in 2012
1,514 Square Feet Lot
$797,600 Zestimate®
$444/sqft
$3,661 Estimated rent
Home value
$797,600
$742,000 - $861,000
$3,661/mo
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2.5
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Lot
- Size: 1,514 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 2719100040
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
Condition
- Year built: 2012
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
Other
Other facts
- Internet not included in rent
- Laundry: In Unit
- Parking Type: Garage
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $800,000+19.8%$444/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/26/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $3,095$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2019 | Sold | $668,000+55.7%$371/sqft |
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| 10/26/2012 | Sold | $429,000-31.4%$238/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #404344 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2007 | Sold | $625,000$347/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,076 +12.8% | $788,000 +4.9% |
| 2024 | $7,159 +14.7% | $751,000 +13.4% |
| 2023 | $6,242 +1.3% | $662,000 -9.3% |
| 2022 | $6,162 +3.2% | $730,000 +12.1% |
| 2021 | $5,970 +0% | $651,000 +5.3% |
| 2020 | $5,967 +0.1% | $618,000 -1% |
| 2019 | $5,960 +12.5% | $624,000 +1.1% |
| 2018 | $5,297 -11.4% | $617,000 +1.6% |
| 2017 | $5,976 +33.5% | $607,000 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $4,478 | $531,000 |
| 2015 | $4,478 | $531,000 +15.4% |
| 2014 | $4,478 | $460,000 +11.7% |
| 2013 | $4,478 | $412,000 +34.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $306,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $321,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $321,000 +2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $314,000 +5.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $297,000 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $268,000 +20.7% |
| 2001 | $2,647 +5.3% | $222,000 +11% |
| 2000 | $2,512 | $200,000 |
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Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
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
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Estimated market value
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- Washington
- King County
- Seattle
- 98136
- Fairmount Park
- 6536B 42nd Ave SW


