OFF MARKET

Listed by John Thompson • COMPASS. Bought with Russell Jones Real Estate, LLC.

Off market feb 2019 for $775K

$1,413,093

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,745/mo

•

3,040

sq ft

4053 SW Donovan St, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

Charming mid-century in sought after Fauntlee Hills - on the market for 1st time in 60+ years! Views from almost every window - enjoy spectacular sunsets. Main floor features living room w/ gas FP, dining room, updated kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 remodeled full BA. New carpet on main floor, w/hardwoods underneath. Lower level has HUGE potential w/ 4th bedroom, bonus/media room, great shop/garage. Wonderful rear deck & yard. TV/Surround Sound, all appliances STAY! Enjoy all West Seattle amenities!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

6,300 sq ftLot Size

$465Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by John Thompson • COMPASS

Bought with Joseph Klarman • Russell Jones Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

Redfin Estimate

$1,413,093

$638K since sold in February 2019$24K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 40.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.00M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$950,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,370 sq ft
3701 SW Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$943,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft
7720 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$1,345,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,660 sq ft
4019 SW Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$1,185,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,340 sq ft
9240 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$899,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
8438 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$700,000
F
2 beds1.5 baths1,960 sq ft
4000 SW concord St, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

333

39 MoM

New listings for sale

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$595,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,347 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$664,500
3 beds2 baths1,260 sq ft
6016 California Ave SW Unit D, Seattle, WA 98136
Michael Haas • COMPASS
$641,000
2 beds2 baths1,390 sq ft
6325 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Rebecca Ross • SCOUT
$2,395,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,120 sq ft
9326 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Sandy Brown • Windermere RE/Capitol Hill,Inc
OPEN FRI, 2PM TO 5PM
$949,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,640 sq ft
8423 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Wendy Wells-Wester • COMPASS
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,399,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,670 sq ft
4326 SW Roxbury St, Seattle, WA 98136
Wei Li • Skyline Properties, Inc.
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,187,499
3 beds2 baths2,500 sq ft
4027 SW Trenton St, Seattle, WA 98136
Blake Gallagher • Portico Real Estate
$515,000
2 beds2 baths1,166 sq ft
5025 California Ave SW #406, Seattle, WA 98136
Sue Morrow • SCOUT
$2,100,000
4 beds4 baths3,065 sq ft
7602 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Michael Pearsall • Keller Williams Seattle Metro
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Sale history for 4053 SW Donovan St

Date

Event

Price

Feb 1, 2019

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

$775,000

$255/sq ft

Dec 26, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

—

Dec 6, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

$805,000

$265/sq ft

Nov 15, 2018

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

$812,500

$267/sq ft

Oct 18, 2018

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1376926

$825,000

$271/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,649 (+12.7%)

$698,000 + $899,000

$1,597,000

2025

$14,778 (+25.7%)

$698,000 + $899,000

$1,597,000

2024

$11,758 (+38.6%)

$663,000 + $859,000

$1,522,000

2023

$8,483 (+9.5%)

$421,000 + $797,000

$1,218,000

2022

$7,749 (+6.9%)

$360,000 + $600,000

$960,000

2021

$7,247 (+0.5%)

$311,000 + $493,000

$804,000

2020

$7,211 (+12.3%)

$285,000 + $427,000

$712,000

2019

$6,422 (−4.7%)

$285,000 + $426,000

$711,000

2018

$6,738 (+17.7%)

$285,000 + $426,000

$711,000

2017

$5,725 (+3.6%)

$246,000 + $407,000

$653,000

2016

$5,524 (+17.5%)

$217,000 + $354,000

$571,000

2015

$4,703 (+1.2%)

$206,000 + $334,000

$540,000

2014

$4,648 (+11.1%)

$180,000 + $288,000

$468,000

2013

$4,185 (−6.6%)

$161,000 + $259,000

$420,000

2012

$4,482 (−0.5%)

$154,000 + $216,000

$370,000

2011

$4,506 (+8.8%)

$204,000 + $237,000

$441,000

2010

$4,142 (−6.5%)

$201,000 + $233,000

$434,000

2009

$4,431

$246,000 + $283,000

$529,000

Tax history for 4053 SW Donovan St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,649 (+12.7%)

$698,000 + $899,000

$1,597,000

2025

$14,778 (+25.7%)

$698,000 + $899,000

$1,597,000

2024

$11,758 (+38.6%)

$663,000 + $859,000

$1,522,000

2023

$8,483 (+9.5%)

$421,000 + $797,000

$1,218,000

2022

$7,749 (+6.9%)

$360,000 + $600,000

$960,000

2021

$7,247 (+0.5%)

$311,000 + $493,000

$804,000

2020

$7,211 (+12.3%)

$285,000 + $427,000

$712,000

2019

$6,422 (−4.7%)

$285,000 + $426,000

$711,000

2018

$6,738 (+17.7%)

$285,000 + $426,000

$711,000

2017

$5,725 (+3.6%)

$246,000 + $407,000

$653,000

2016

$5,524 (+17.5%)

$217,000 + $354,000

$571,000

2015

$4,703 (+1.2%)

$206,000 + $334,000

$540,000

2014

$4,648 (+11.1%)

$180,000 + $288,000

$468,000

2013

$4,185 (−6.6%)

$161,000 + $259,000

$420,000

2012

$4,482 (−0.5%)

$154,000 + $216,000

$370,000

2011

$4,506 (+8.8%)

$204,000 + $237,000

$441,000

2010

$4,142 (−6.5%)

$201,000 + $233,000

$434,000

2009

$4,431

$246,000 + $283,000

$529,000

*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

3.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,300

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

3,040

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

248420 0040

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green

Last updated by owner on Dec 10, 2021.

Mar 10, 2023 • Final

Construction

Construct substantial alterations and an addition to an existing single-family home. Establish an attached accessory dwelling unit as part of the project.

Addition

ADU

Mar 9, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Replace the existing meter base with a new electrical meter main and provide service to two circuit breaker panels.

Electrical

Electric meter

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

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Bonus Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,090
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,Patio,Shop,Sprinkler System
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1446
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,738
Tax Year: 2018

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Shop Area
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Gatewood
Middle Or Junior High School: Denny Mid
High School: Sealth High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: From West Seattle Bridge, left onto 35th Ave, 3 miles then right onto SW Barton St, right onto 41st Ave, right onto SW Donovan St, house is on the RIGHT.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.75
Sq. Ft.: 3,040
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 2022
County: King County
APN: 248420 0040
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 10, 2021

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, October 18, 2018

Green Information
Green Energy Efficient: High Efficiency - 90%+
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,090
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2090
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 2090
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1952
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

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Schools

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Denny Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

7/10

Chief Sealth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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, 15 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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$1.34M – $1.63M

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Home values near 4053 SW Donovan St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4217 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2920 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,748
4015 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2760 Sq. Ft.	$1,841,489

Address	Redfin Estimate
4025 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,317,990
4005 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,196,959

Address	Redfin Estimate
4019 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,697
4064 Southwest Donovan St, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$1,408,242

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