Google street view image for 3944 SW 97th St, Seattle, WA 98136

Off market jun 1993 for $157K

$849,238

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,133/mo

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1,320

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3944 SW 97th St, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

3944 SW 97th St is a 1,320 square foot house on a 0.44 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on June 22, 1993 for $157,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $849,238.

Single-familyProperty Type

1934Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$643Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$849,238

$692K since sold in June 1993$5,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 0.6% higher than the average sale price ($844K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$535,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
3514 SW 98th St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$820,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
3528 SW 98th St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,599,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,370 sq ft
9604 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$780,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
3811 SW 105th St, Seattle, WA 98146
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SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 16, 2026
$485,000
E
2 beds2 baths830 sq ft
3513 SW 97th St, Seattle, WA 98126
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.4%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$820K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

14d

2 days MoM

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300

29 MoM

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Sale history for 3944 SW 97th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,296 (+13.0%)

$758,000 + $1,000

$759,000

2025

$7,340 (+13.9%)

$758,000 + $1,000

$759,000

2024

$6,444 (+5.2%)

$720,000 + $1,000

$721,000

2023

$6,127 (+9.3%)

$327,000 + $308,000

$635,000

2022

$5,607 (+2.4%)

$280,000 + $394,000

$674,000

2021

$5,475 (+2.4%)

$242,000 + $323,000

$565,000

2020

$5,346 (+12.2%)

$222,000 + $303,000

$525,000

2019

$4,764 (−8.9%)

$223,000 + $291,000

$514,000

2018

$5,230 (+17.4%)

$223,000 + $291,000

$514,000

2017

$4,453 (+3.8%)

$248,000 + $251,000

$499,000

2016

$4,289 (+13.7%)

$218,000 + $219,000

$437,000

2015

$3,773 (+1.3%)

$207,000 + $206,000

$413,000

2014

$3,725 (+6.8%)

$181,000 + $190,000

$371,000

2013

$3,487 (+5.4%)

$162,000 + $171,000

$333,000

2012

$3,307 (−0.2%)

$155,000 + $151,000

$306,000

2011

$3,312 (+9.2%)

$183,000 + $134,000

$317,000

2010

$3,034 (−6.5%)

$180,000 + $132,000

$312,000

2009

$3,246

$220,000 + $161,000

$381,000

Tax history for 3944 SW 97th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,296 (+13.0%)

$758,000 + $1,000

$759,000

2025

$7,340 (+13.9%)

$758,000 + $1,000

$759,000

2024

$6,444 (+5.2%)

$720,000 + $1,000

$721,000

2023

$6,127 (+9.3%)

$327,000 + $308,000

$635,000

2022

$5,607 (+2.4%)

$280,000 + $394,000

$674,000

2021

$5,475 (+2.4%)

$242,000 + $323,000

$565,000

2020

$5,346 (+12.2%)

$222,000 + $303,000

$525,000

2019

$4,764 (−8.9%)

$223,000 + $291,000

$514,000

2018

$5,230 (+17.4%)

$223,000 + $291,000

$514,000

2017

$4,453 (+3.8%)

$248,000 + $251,000

$499,000

2016

$4,289 (+13.7%)

$218,000 + $219,000

$437,000

2015

$3,773 (+1.3%)

$207,000 + $206,000

$413,000

2014

$3,725 (+6.8%)

$181,000 + $190,000

$371,000

2013

$3,487 (+5.4%)

$162,000 + $171,000

$333,000

2012

$3,307 (−0.2%)

$155,000 + $151,000

$306,000

2011

$3,312 (+9.2%)

$183,000 + $134,000

$317,000

2010

$3,034 (−6.5%)

$180,000 + $132,000

$312,000

2009

$3,246

$220,000 + $161,000

$381,000

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

Permits

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install electrical wiring and a disconnect for a heat pump.

Electrical

Heat pump

HVAC

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Refrigeration

Install piping for a ductless heat pump.

Heat pump

HVAC

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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Heat Pump

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: FOREST HILLS DIV 02
Living Sq. Ft: 1,320
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,320
Building Sq. Ft: 1,320
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: FOREST HILLS DIV #2 UNREC E 69 FT OF W 219 FT OF N 1/2 OF NE 1/4 OF NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 02-23-03 LESS NLY 30 FT & LESS SLY 30 FT -- AKA LOTS 3 & 18 TGW WLY 9 FT OF LOTS 4 & 17 IN BLOCK 3 OF FREST HILLS DIV NO 2 UNRECORDED PLAT PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 3-4 & 17-18

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,320
Legal Lot Number: 3
Legal Block Number: 3
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.4435
Zoning Code: NR2
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,320
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 259530 0215

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Denny Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

7/10

Chief Sealth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

3/10

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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

7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$807,000 – $977,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
3943 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$845,734
3921 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1160 Sq. Ft.	$716,855
3920 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$944,977
9618 41st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 900 Sq. Ft.	$626,925
4006 SW 98th Street, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1000 Sq. Ft.	$644,711
4026 SW 98th Street, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$813,019
9628 41st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$833,906

Address	Redfin Estimate
3937 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 970 Sq. Ft.	$666,960
3915 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2730 Sq. Ft.	$1,426,683
3936 SW 97th Street, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 710 Sq. Ft.	$588,469
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4010 SW 98th Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$828,164
9615 39th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,207,130
9701 41st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1686 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,096

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9702 41st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1520 Sq. Ft.	$998,103
4014 SW 98th Street, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,516,516
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