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$2,185,000
4beds
2,836sqft

9839 51st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136

4beds
2,836sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1928
0.26 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$770 price/sqft

What's special

Sweeping water viewsDirect shoreline presenceExisting bulkhead protectionWaterfront residence

Rare opportunity to complete a custom waterfront residence on one of West Seattle's most coveted stretches of Puget Sound shoreline. Approved plans provide approximately 2,836 square feet of living space plus a 452-square-foot garage on an 11,124-square-foot waterfront lot. Approximately 42 feet of Puget Sound waterfront frontage with existing bulkhead protection, ...

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Living Room

Kitchen

Primary Bedroom

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Listing updated:

Listed by:

David K Marks,

Portico Real Estate,

Benjamin Berman,

Portico Real Estate

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 3/4 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
  • Level: Second
Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Bedroom
  • Level: Main
Bedroom
  • Level: Second
Bathroom full
  • Level: Second
Bathroom full
  • Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
  • Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
  • Level: Main
Living room
  • Level: Main
Heating
  • None, Electric
Cooling
  • None
Features
  • Basement: None
  • Has fireplace: No
Interior area
  • Total structure area: 2,836
  • Total interior livable area: 2,836 sqft
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached Garage
  • Has attached garage: Yes
  • Covered spaces: 2
Features
  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s), Sound
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Sound
  • Waterfront features: Bulkhead
  • Frontage length: Waterfront Ft: 42
Lot
  • Size: 0.26 Acres
  • Features: Paved, Gas Available, Patio
  • Topography: Level
Details
  • Parcel number: 2346800533
  • Zoning: NR3
  • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
  • Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: 2 Story
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
Condition
  • Under Construction
  • Year built: 1928
  • Major remodel year: 1928

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer: Available, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
  • Water: Public, See Remarks, Company: Seattle Public Utilities

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: Fauntleroy
Location
  • Region: Seattle

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $770/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $2,237,000
  • Annual tax amount: $11,495
  • Date on market: 6/21/2026
  • Cumulative days on market: 13 days
  • Listing terms: Rehab Loan,See Remarks

Price history

DateEventPrice
6/22/2026Listed for sale$2,185,000+72.8%$770/sqft
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2/26/2021Sold$1,264,500-5.1%$446/sqft
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10/25/2020Pending sale$1,333,000$470/sqft
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10/16/2020Price change$1,333,000-4.8%$470/sqft
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10/1/2020Listed for sale$1,400,000$494/sqft
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10/1/2020Pending sale$1,400,000$494/sqft
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9/17/2020Listed for sale$1,400,000-6.7%$494/sqft
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3/30/2019Listing removed$1,500,000$529/sqft
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6/2/2018Listed for sale$1,500,000$529/sqft
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Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$22,990 +20.3%$2,237,000 +12.2%
2024$19,118 +20.8%$1,994,000 +19.6%
2023$15,822 +5.1%$1,667,000 -5.8%
2022$15,051 +8%$1,769,000 +17.5%
2021$13,939 +3.8%$1,505,000 +9.4%
2020$13,429 +0.3%$1,376,000 -0.9%
2019$13,395 +12.6%$1,389,000 +1.2%
2018$11,899 -1.5%$1,372,000 +13.2%
2017$12,083 +36.1%$1,212,000 +14.3%
2016$8,877 $1,060,000
2015$8,877 $1,060,000 +15.5%
2014$8,877 $918,000 +11.5%
2013$8,877 $823,000 +8.9%
2012-- $756,000 -18.7%
2011-- $930,000 -4.4%
2010-- $973,000
2009-- $973,000 -0.4%
2007-- $977,000 +10.4%
2006-- $885,000 +9.7%
2005-- $807,000 +30%
2001$7,215 +1.6%$621,000 +7.6%
2000$7,100 $577,000

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$12,761/mo
Principal & interest
$11268
Property taxes
$1493
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Estimated market value

$2,237,600

$2.13M - $2.35M

$4,924/mo

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Neighborhood: Fauntleroy

Nearby schools

Arbor Heights Elementary School
Grades PK-50.9 miles
8/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
8/10
Denny Middle School
Grades 6-81.8 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
Student Progress Rating
8/10
Chief Sealth High School
Grades 9-121.8 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
5/10
College Readiness Rating
2/10