Convenient West Seattle location at the tail end of California Ave SW built to take advantage of 3 levels of views! Main level with Living room and formal dining room opens to kitchen/great room with a half bath and French doors to the huge backyard deck! 2nd floor has the serene, spacious primary suite with a spa tub, walk in closet and expansive windows that bring in lots of light. 2nd floor laundry room conveniently located close to all 3 bedrooms. Top floor office/den exercise spaces include windows on 3 sides to take in the lovely views of Vashon and the Sound! 1 car detached garage also has separate storage/shop area. New roof in 2023. Stop by to see this home built for entertaining and start planning your holiday gatherings!
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Listed by: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Bought with: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
$1,200,000
8309 California Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3beds
2,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
4,321.15 Square Feet Lot
$1,178,000 Zestimate®
$438/sqft
$4,772 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,178,000
$1.08M - $1.28M
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Huge backyard deckSerene spacious primary suiteWalk in closetFormal dining roomSpa tubExpansive windows
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Listed by:
Maura Costello,
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Bought with:
Thadius Daniel, 24002562
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2435069
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Main floor closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,740
- Total interior livable area: 2,740 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Partial, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Sound
Lot
- Size: 4,321 sqft
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 0034001855
- Zoning: NR 3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Products
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition,Flat
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1941
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Community, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Gatewood
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 123 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000$438/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435069 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$438/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435069 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+69%$438/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2435069 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2008 | Sold | $710,000+18.5%$259/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #28100779 Report a problem | ||
| 12/19/2003 | Sold | $599,000$219/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2003 | Sold | $599,000+87.2%$219/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23035576 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/1999 | Sold | $320,000+113.3%$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/7/1996 | Sold | $150,000$55/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,315 +489.1% | $1,180,000 +32.9% |
| 2024 | $2,090 -5.4% | $888,000 +0.9% |
| 2023 | $2,210 | $880,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $880,000 |
| 2021 | $5,128 -40.8% | $880,000 |
| 2020 | $8,656 +0.3% | $880,000 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $8,627 +12.6% | $888,000 +1.3% |
| 2018 | $7,664 -11% | $877,000 +1.7% |
| 2017 | $8,611 +46.6% | $862,000 +14.3% |
| 2016 | $5,872 | $754,000 +5.8% |
| 2015 | $5,872 -2.2% | $713,000 +18% |
| 2014 | $6,002 | $604,000 +9% |
| 2013 | $6,002 | $554,000 +16.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $474,000 -10.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $530,000 -4.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $554,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $554,000 -0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $557,000 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $523,000 +2.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $512,000 +53.6% |
| 2001 | $3,922 -1.7% | $333,400 +3.7% |
| 2000 | $3,989 | $321,400 |
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Neighborhood: Fauntleroy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Gatewood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.3 mi
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- 98136
- Fauntleroy
- 8309 California Avenue SW
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