Listed by Shannon Laskey • Windermere Real Estate Midtown. Bought with Rain Town Realty + JPAR.
Sold on oct 2026
$620,000
2
bd
•
1 ba
•
1,560
sq ft
3518 SW Austin St, Seattle, WA 98126
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About this home
This wonderfully renovated, turn key home in the heart of Gatewood welcomes you with SW facing peak-a-boo views of the Sound & Olympics and charming rocking chair front porch. Living room features classic hardwood floors, large picture windows offering excellent natural light and a custom ceiling. The beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen is a standout, new cabinets, title backsplash & flooring, brand-new appliances, and sunny eating quarters. The main level offers two comfortable bedrooms and a well-appointed bathroom with a large linen closet, alongside a spacious laundry equipped with a full-size, front-loading washer and dryer. Downstairs, a massive unfinished basement provides excellent storage and the perfect footprint for a future expansion. Step outside to find an ideal fully fenced backyard, featuring a large patio and terraced planters. Detached garage. Completely turn-key, the home has been updated including: electrical, plumbing, sewer line, windows & more! Move right in and enjoy the best of West Seattle living!
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
4,080 sq ftLot Size
$397Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Shannon Laskey• Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Bought with Elise Lassiter• Rain Town Realty + JPAR
Est. $2,524 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 3518 SW Austin St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
Oct 27, 2026
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2579694
$620,000
$397/sq ft
Oct 6, 2026
Pending
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2579694
—
Sep 9, 2026
Listed (Active)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2579694
$650,000
$417/sq ft
Sep 30, 2005
Sold
Public Records
$325,500
$209/sq ft
Sep 30, 2005
Sold (MLS) (Closed)
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25102983
$380,000
$244/sq ft
Sep 10, 2005
Delisted
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25102983
—
Jul 17, 2005
Listed
NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25102983
$324,950
$208/sq ft
Dec 17, 1999
Sold
Public Records
$189,000
$121/sq ft
Sep 9, 1985
Sold
Public Records
$42,750
$27/sq ft
Feb 1, 1980
Sold
Public Records
$44,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,370 (+12.4%)
$341,000 + $340,000
$681,000
2025
$6,559 (+3.8%)
$341,000 + $340,000
$681,000
2024
$6,319 (+5.2%)
$324,000 + $325,000
$649,000
2023
$6,008 (+9.4%)
$377,000 + $261,000
$638,000
2022
$5,490 (+3.7%)
$322,000 + $355,000
$677,000
2021
$5,295 (+0.5%)
$278,000 + $289,000
$567,000
2020
$5,267 (+12.3%)
$255,000 + $264,000
$519,000
2019
$4,690 (−4.5%)
$255,000 + $263,000
$518,000
2018
$4,911 (+17.5%)
$255,000 + $263,000
$518,000
2017
$4,178 (+3.7%)
$232,000 + $243,000
$475,000
2016
$4,027 (+17.3%)
$204,000 + $212,000
$416,000
2015
$3,433 (+1.2%)
$194,000 + $199,000
$393,000
2014
$3,391 (+6.9%)
$170,000 + $171,000
$341,000
2013
$3,173 (−1.9%)
$152,000 + $154,000
$306,000
2012
$3,234 (−0.4%)
$145,000 + $136,000
$281,000
2011
$3,247 (+8.7%)
$129,000 + $188,000
$317,000
2010
$2,986 (−6.7%)
$127,000 + $185,000
$312,000
2009
$3,199
$155,000 + $226,000
$381,000
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,080 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
840
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
King County
APN
249220 0125
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Nov 3, 2026.
Apr 27, 2018 • Final
Construction
Remodel an existing kitchen, subject to a field inspection.
Kitchen
Remodel
Apr 27, 2018 • Final
Electrical permit: over the counter
Install a new electrical circuit from the panel to the garage and add a receptacle.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0937
Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,559
Tax Year: 2025
Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: SPU
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: SPU
Cable Connected: Xfinity
Internet Connected: Xfinity
Location
School Information
High School District: Seattle
Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: #21
Directions: From California Ave head East on SW Austin. From 35th head West on Austin.
Community Information
Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 840
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,080 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 249220 0125
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 3, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Buyer Brokerage Compensation: 2.5
Buyer Brokerage Compensation Type: %
Mls Status: Sold
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Green Information
Direction Faces: South
Power Production Type: Natural Gas
Home Information
Living Area: 840
Calculated Square Footage: 1560
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1560
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Security Features: Fully Fenced
Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Gatewood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Madison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.7mi
9/10
West Seattle High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
7/10
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