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Listed by:
Sam Ward,
Windermere Real Estate Co.,
Cari A. Sulcer,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Bought with: Real Broker LLC
$1,760,000
5256 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
4beds
3,174sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,998.21 Square Feet Lot
$1,746,400 Zestimate®
$555/sqft
$4,896 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,746,400
$1.61M - $1.89M
$4,896/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 19, 2025 at 04:01am
Offers reviewed: May 20
Listed by:
Sam Ward,
Windermere Real Estate Co.,
Cari A. Sulcer,
Windermere Real Estate Co.
Bought with:
Monica Church, 21006053
Real Broker LLC
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2371439
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: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Central Air, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Basement Laundry
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Walk-In Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,174
- Total interior livable area: 3,174 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater, Wet Bar, Wine/Beverage Refrigerator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,998 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7625700065
- 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, Wood Siding, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1945
- Major remodel year: 2019
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Century Link
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Seaview
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 8 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $1,760,000+3.8%$555/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2371439 | ||
| 5/20/2025 | Pending sale | $1,695,000$534/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2371439 | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,695,000+264.6%$534/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2371439 | ||
| 9/19/2013 | Sold | $464,950+5.9%$146/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #532378 | ||
| 4/26/2010 | Sold | $439,000$138/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #23727 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,534 +11.4% | $1,278,000 +10% |
| 2023 | $11,251 +7.2% | $1,162,000 -3.8% |
| 2022 | $10,496 +4.3% | $1,208,000 +13.3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fairmount Park
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Fairmount Park ElementaryGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Madison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10West Seattle High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairmount Park
- Middle: Madison Mid
- High: West Seattle High
Source: NWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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