Stop scrolling. This is the West Seattle house that checks the boxes people swear you can’t get in one place: a true primary suite, A/C, and a backyard made for real life. Tucked in the Gatewood/Thistle pocket, this refreshed 1941 single-level is 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths, and 1,160 sq ft — and it lives bigger because the layout is smart and the upgrades are the kind you feel every day. The kitchen is clean, updated, and sharp with quartz counters, stainless appliances, and glass tile. Hardwoods carry the vibe room to room. The primary suite addition gives you a legit retreat with an ensuite bath. Tankless water heater? Yep. Air conditioning? Yep. Outside is where it gets unfair: a fully fenced 5,075 sq ft lot with a huge stamped-concrete patio and gazebo — grill, lounge, host, repeat. Detached garage + shed means bikes, boards, tools, and holiday bins finally have a home. Location: quick shots to Lincoln Park trails + beach, Alki sunsets, and The Junction for coffee, restaurants, and groceries — while your street still feels calm and residential. Easy access to the bridge and the Fauntleroy ferry when you want out of town. If you’ve been wanting a home with the big-ticket improvements already in place and the lifestyle West Seattle is known for, this one delivers — easy one-level living, modern comfort, and a backyard oasis that actually gets used. It’s the kind of place that makes weeknights simpler and weekends better: park time, beach time, dinner with friends, repeat.
Pending
Listed by: Windermere Real Estate Midtown
$775,000
3707 SW Thistle, Seattle, WA 98126
3beds
1,160sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1941
5,074.74 Square Feet Lot
$799,200 Zestimate®
$668/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tankless water heaterTrue primary suiteStainless appliancesQuartz countersGlass tile
- 10 days |
- 2,111 |
- 137 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 27, 2026 at 12:44pm
Offers reviewed: Feb 24
Listed by:
Mark Corcoran,
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2482158
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen without eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,160
- Total interior livable area: 1,160 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk-In Closet(s)
Lot
- Size: 5,074.74 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 102
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1781500012
- Zoning: NR3
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1941
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: West Seattle
Location
- Region: Seattle
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $668/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $668,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,834
- Offers reviewed: 02/24/2026
- Date on market: 2/21/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 9 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), See Remarks, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$799,200
$759,000 - $839,000
$3,676/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/25/2026 | Pending sale | $775,000$668/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2482158 Report a problem | ||
| 2/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $775,000+21.5%$668/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2482158 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $638,000$550/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #1638251 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2020 | Pending sale | $638,000$550/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1638251 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $638,000+120%$550/sqft |
Source: eXp Realty #1638251 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2014 | Sold | $290,000-3%$250/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #589353 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2014 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2014 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2014 | Listed for sale | $299,000+46.6%$258/sqft |
Source: ALLPRO real estate Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2014 | Sold | $204,007-24.6%$176/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2005 | Sold | $270,600+17.1%$233/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #25051060 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2003 | Sold | $231,000+65%$199/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/8/1998 | Sold | $140,000+27.3%$121/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/14/1997 | Sold | $110,000$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,834 +5% | $668,000 +4.7% |
| 2023 | $6,507 +5.1% | $638,000 -5.9% |
| 2022 | $6,193 +9.3% | $678,000 +19.4% |
| 2021 | $5,665 +3.8% | $568,000 +9.2% |
| 2020 | $5,459 +9.7% | $520,000 +9.1% |
| 2019 | $4,975 +3% | $476,700 -8.2% |
| 2018 | $4,832 +14.4% | $519,000 +33.1% |
| 2017 | $4,223 +52.7% | $390,000 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $2,765 | $341,000 +5.6% |
| 2015 | $2,765 | $323,000 +24.7% |
| 2014 | $2,765 | $259,000 +11.6% |
| 2013 | $2,765 | $232,000 +8.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $213,000 -7% |
| 2011 | -- | $229,000 -4.6% |
| 2010 | -- | $240,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $240,000 +2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $234,000 +7.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $218,000 +10.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $197,000 +45.9% |
| 2001 | $1,650 +9% | $135,000 +14.4% |
| 2000 | $1,514 | $118,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,145/mo
Principal & interest
$3615
Property taxes
$530
Climate risks
Neighborhood: Fauntleroy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Arbor Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 5/10Denny Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Chief Sealth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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