Uncommonly improved & impeccably kept, this sweet abode lives comfortably, cresting the top of Fauntleroy View in West Seattle. The neighborhood is renowned for its lush landscaping, mature trees, & intriguing topography. Enjoy a surprise view of the Olympics from the back deck! On the main: a tidy, eat-in kitchen, bright living room, & foyer lead to the full bath & 2 bedrooms. Below, a large bedroom, storage room & handy utility room offer balance. New heat pump featuring AC, electrical upgrades, insulation, paint, EV charger, & more! A moment to beloved neighborhood establishments, and to the Thistle steps: a pedestrian gateway to Lincoln park's acreage & beachfront. Time is precious—start enjoying it today in a perfect, turn-key home.
Sold
Listed by:
Sophia N. de Groen,
Windermere RE Vashon-Maury Isl
Bought with: RE/MAX Northwest
$850,000
8435 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3beds
1,440sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1947
3,201.66 Square Feet Lot
$839,600 Zestimate®
$590/sqft
$3,226 Estimated rent
Home value
$839,600
$772,000 - $915,000
$3,226/mo
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 28, 2025 at 04:02am
Offers reviewed: Mar 03
Listed by:
Sophia N. de Groen,
Windermere RE Vashon-Maury Isl
Bought with:
Debbie Walter, 47613
RE/MAX Northwest
Source: NWMLS,MLS#: 2331168
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Concrete, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,440
- Total interior livable area: 1,440 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Ceiling Fan(s), Concrete, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Hardwood, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s)
Lot
- Size: 3,201 sqft
- Features: Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2493200305
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal/Vinyl
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1947
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Seattle City Lights
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water: Public, Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Utilities for property: Quantum Fiber
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Seattle
- Subdivision: Fauntleroy
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash Out,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2025 | Sold | $850,000+6.3%$590/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS #2331168 | ||
| 3/2/2025 | Pending sale | $800,000$556/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2331168 | ||
| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $800,000+7.4%$556/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #2331168 | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Sold | $745,000+34.2%$517/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #1792565 | ||
| 6/17/2016 | Sold | $555,000+26.4%$385/sqft |
Source: NWMLS #944283 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,863 +7.9% | $587,000 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $5,432 +5.2% | $540,000 -5.8% |
| 2022 | $5,164 +9.4% | $573,000 +19.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Fauntleroy
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Arbor Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Denny Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Chief Sealth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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