Listed by Mark Foley • RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Co.

Off market nov 2004 for $302K

$965,689

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,976/mo

•

2,020

sq ft

3940 SW Southern St, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

West Seattle Classic smartly located in Upper Fauntleroy / Gatewood Hill. Even enjoy a peek sound view that opens up when the leaves are off the trees! Handsomely terraced front yard. Nicely landscaped back yard. Clean contemporary main level with new kitchen and bath. Gleaming hardwood floors. Stylish Traditional Fireplace. Downstairs was finnished some years ago. Ample height cielings. Easily add one or two bedrooms or a family room and an office. Lots of recent updates make this a winner!

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

4,206 sq ftLot Size

$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Mark Foley • RE/MAX Metro Realty, Inc.

Bought with • Windermere Real Estate Co.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24114856

Redfin Estimate

$965,689

$663K since sold in November 2004$20K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($830K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$775,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,720 sq ft
3947 SW Portland St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$899,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
8438 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$650,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,390 sq ft
8516 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$975,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,920 sq ft
8451 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$800,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,500 sq ft
8421 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$880,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
8213 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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Market trends in Gatewood, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$775K

$295K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

8 days MoM

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$595,000
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$664,500
3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
6016 California Ave SW Unit D, Seattle, WA 98136
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$641,000
2 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
6325 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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$2,395,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,187,499
3 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
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Blake Gallagher • Portico Real Estate
$515,000
2 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$2,100,000
4 beds4 baths3,065 sq ft
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Sale history for 3940 SW Southern St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,799 (+12.6%)

$392,000 + $635,000

$1,027,000

2025

$9,593 (+4.1%)

$392,000 + $635,000

$1,027,000

2024

$9,216 (+5.1%)

$372,000 + $607,000

$979,000

2023

$8,769 (+8.0%)

$433,000 + $525,000

$958,000

2022

$8,121 (+3.7%)

$370,000 + $647,000

$1,017,000

2021

$7,828 (+0.4%)

$320,000 + $545,000

$865,000

2020

$7,796 (+12.4%)

$293,000 + $498,000

$791,000

2019

$6,935 (−8.1%)

$293,000 + $496,000

$789,000

2018

$7,550 (+17.8%)

$293,000 + $496,000

$789,000

2017

$6,407 (−1.9%)

$266,000 + $485,000

$751,000

2016

$6,531 (+17.7%)

$234,000 + $423,000

$657,000

2015

$5,547 (+1.0%)

$222,000 + $435,000

$657,000

2014

$5,490 (+6.6%)

$194,000 + $375,000

$569,000

2013

$5,149 (+17.2%)

$174,000 + $336,000

$510,000

2012

$4,393 (−0.7%)

$166,000 + $303,000

$469,000

2011

$4,425 (+31.8%)

$180,000 + $259,000

$439,000

2010

$3,356 (−6.5%)

$177,000 + $176,000

$353,000

2009

$3,589

$216,000 + $214,000

$430,000

Tax history for 3940 SW Southern St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,799 (+12.6%)

$392,000 + $635,000

$1,027,000

2025

$9,593 (+4.1%)

$392,000 + $635,000

$1,027,000

2024

$9,216 (+5.1%)

$372,000 + $607,000

$979,000

2023

$8,769 (+8.0%)

$433,000 + $525,000

$958,000

2022

$8,121 (+3.7%)

$370,000 + $647,000

$1,017,000

2021

$7,828 (+0.4%)

$320,000 + $545,000

$865,000

2020

$7,796 (+12.4%)

$293,000 + $498,000

$791,000

2019

$6,935 (−8.1%)

$293,000 + $496,000

$789,000

2018

$7,550 (+17.8%)

$293,000 + $496,000

$789,000

2017

$6,407 (−1.9%)

$266,000 + $485,000

$751,000

2016

$6,531 (+17.7%)

$234,000 + $423,000

$657,000

2015

$5,547 (+1.0%)

$222,000 + $435,000

$657,000

2014

$5,490 (+6.6%)

$194,000 + $375,000

$569,000

2013

$5,149 (+17.2%)

$174,000 + $336,000

$510,000

2012

$4,393 (−0.7%)

$166,000 + $303,000

$469,000

2011

$4,425 (+31.8%)

$180,000 + $259,000

$439,000

2010

$3,356 (−6.5%)

$177,000 + $176,000

$353,000

2009

$3,589

$216,000 + $214,000

$430,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,206 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2010

Sq. Ft.

2,470

Year built

1953

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

301330 1095

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Upgrade the electrical service to 200 amps. Install new branch circuits and tie them into the existing electrical system.

Electrical

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Construction

Construct a second floor addition and perform first floor alterations to an existing single-family home.

Addition

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.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished, Partially Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,620
Sq. Ft. Unfinished: 500
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 20
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Shop
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.0966
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,081
Tax Year: 2004

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle
Power Company: City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Oil
Water Heater Location: Electric laundry
Water Heater Type: Electric laundry

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: California Ave SW South past Fauntleroy 10 blocks to East on SW Southern to Property.
Topography: Level,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,206 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 2010
County: King County
APN: 301330 1095

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, August 16, 2004

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area: 1,620
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2020
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist.com
Building Area Total: 2020
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Hainsworths Fauntleroy Grove
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Gatewood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

7/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 86° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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$918,000 – $1.11M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3941 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1670 Sq. Ft.	$939,842
3948 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1940 Sq. Ft.	$727,455

Address	Redfin Estimate
3944 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2280 Sq. Ft.	$1,179,762
3926 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1480 Sq. Ft.	$754,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
3925 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1060 Sq. Ft.	$674,524
3918 Southwest Southern St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$1,793,442

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