OFF MARKET

Listed by Terry Allen • Coldwell Banker Bain. Bought with Coldwell Banker Bain.

Off market may 2018 for $4.3M

$6,297,834

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $28,804/mo

•

5,940

sq ft

5047 SW 97th St, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

An idyllic escape ~ The beauty and the natural splendor of the Puget Sound are just breathtaking and once here you’ll find it hard to leave. This landmark estate offers the finest in luxury lifestyle living and ultimate relaxation. Attractively landscaped grounds envelop a pool, patios and an expansive lawn. Experience this iconic 1.545 acre saltwater estate and rare 200 feet of west facing sandy beachfront. Privacy guaranteed. The blue wash of summer sky is a wonder...come see the light!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

1.55 acresLot Size

$1,060Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 car garageParking

Listed by Terry Allen • Coldwell Banker Bain

Listed by Patricia Wallace • Coldwell Banker Bain

Bought with Patricia Wallace • Coldwell Banker Bain

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

Redfin Estimate

$6,297,834

$1.9M since sold in May 2018$44K since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 228.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$1,750,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths3,090 sq ft
9712 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$2,595,000
B
5 beds4 baths4,990 sq ft
10431 Marine View Dr SW, Seattle, WA 98146
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SOLD OCT 14, 2026
$850,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,040 sq ft
9037 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD APR 8, 2026
$2,400,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths4,070 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,000,000
E
3 beds3 baths3,280 sq ft
8803 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$1,895,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,450 sq ft
4201 SW 109th St, Seattle, WA 98146
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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

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333

39 MoM

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Sale history for 5047 SW 97th St

Date

Event

Price

May 1, 2018

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

$4,375,000

$737/sq ft

Apr 6, 2018

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

—

Mar 28, 2018

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

—

Jul 25, 2017

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

$4,495,000

$757/sq ft

Jan 3, 2017

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

—

Jan 1, 2017

Delisted (Expired)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

—

May 2, 2016

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

$4,995,000

$841/sq ft

Jan 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #880271

$5,495,000

$925/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$61,723 (+16.4%)

$2,899,000 + $3,003,000

$5,902,000

2025

$53,044 (+6.2%)

$2,899,000 + $3,003,000

$5,902,000

2024

$49,963 (+5.2%)

$2,855,000 + $2,434,000

$5,289,000

2023

$47,500 (+7.0%)

$3,018,000 + $1,998,000

$5,016,000

2022

$44,405 (+4.1%)

$2,578,000 + $2,745,000

$5,323,000

2021

$42,672 (+0.6%)

$2,225,000 + $2,346,000

$4,571,000

2020

$42,412 (+7.9%)

$2,034,000 + $2,144,000

$4,178,000

2019

$39,297 (−2.8%)

$2,027,000 + $2,324,000

$4,351,000

2018

$40,421 (+17.6%)

$2,027,000 + $2,324,000

$4,351,000

2017

$34,373 (−1.6%)

$2,075,000 + $1,832,000

$3,907,000

2016

$34,937 (+17.6%)

$1,824,000 + $1,592,000

$3,416,000

2015

$29,710 (+1.3%)

$1,824,000 + $1,592,000

$3,416,000

2014

$29,341 (+6.9%)

$1,592,000 + $1,366,000

$2,958,000

2013

$27,446 (+0.6%)

$1,422,000 + $1,228,000

$2,650,000

2012

$27,291 (+3.3%)

$1,355,000 + $1,078,000

$2,433,000

2011

$26,420 (+9.0%)

$1,348,000 + $1,274,000

$2,622,000

2010

$24,239 (−6.6%)

$1,324,000 + $1,251,000

$2,575,000

2009

$25,945

$1,613,000 + $1,524,000

$3,137,000

Tax history for 5047 SW 97th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$61,723 (+16.4%)

$2,899,000 + $3,003,000

$5,902,000

2025

$53,044 (+6.2%)

$2,899,000 + $3,003,000

$5,902,000

2024

$49,963 (+5.2%)

$2,855,000 + $2,434,000

$5,289,000

2023

$47,500 (+7.0%)

$3,018,000 + $1,998,000

$5,016,000

2022

$44,405 (+4.1%)

$2,578,000 + $2,745,000

$5,323,000

2021

$42,672 (+0.6%)

$2,225,000 + $2,346,000

$4,571,000

2020

$42,412 (+7.9%)

$2,034,000 + $2,144,000

$4,178,000

2019

$39,297 (−2.8%)

$2,027,000 + $2,324,000

$4,351,000

2018

$40,421 (+17.6%)

$2,027,000 + $2,324,000

$4,351,000

2017

$34,373 (−1.6%)

$2,075,000 + $1,832,000

$3,907,000

2016

$34,937 (+17.6%)

$1,824,000 + $1,592,000

$3,416,000

2015

$29,710 (+1.3%)

$1,824,000 + $1,592,000

$3,416,000

2014

$29,341 (+6.9%)

$1,592,000 + $1,366,000

$2,958,000

2013

$27,446 (+0.6%)

$1,422,000 + $1,228,000

$2,650,000

2012

$27,291 (+3.3%)

$1,355,000 + $1,078,000

$2,433,000

2011

$26,420 (+9.0%)

$1,348,000 + $1,274,000

$2,622,000

2010

$24,239 (−6.6%)

$1,324,000 + $1,251,000

$2,575,000

2009

$25,945

$1,613,000 + $1,524,000

$3,137,000

*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

1.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,940

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

032303 9004

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Jan 6, 2026 • Final

Building & land use pre-application

Perform site access improvements including the replacement of a portion of the existing concrete driveway and turnaround. Install new fences and gates to accommodate a new street turnaround.

Grading

Jan 22, 2025 • Final

Tree removal and vegetation restoration approval request

Remove a dead pine tree and a struggling spruce tree from the property. Replace the removed trees with mature conifers according to a planting plan.

Grading

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: 4
Garage Spaces: 4
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Beds Upper: 5
Bedrooms Possible: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Half Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Upper): 2
# of Half Baths (Main): 2
# of Three Quarter Baths (Upper): 2

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 3

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Wet Bar, Dining Room, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Sauna, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Double Oven, Dryer, Trash Compactor, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood, See Remarks, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Double Oven,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,See Remarks,Trash Compactor,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: See Remarks

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Pool Information
Pool Type: In-Ground
Pool Features: In Ground
Has Spa

Waterfront Information
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Bulkhead, No Bank, Saltwater, Sound, Tideland Rights
Waterfront Footage: 200

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 5,940
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Metroscan
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Gated Entry,Green House,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Patio,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 1.5455
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $40,421
Tax Year: 2018

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: City of Seattle
Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: City of Seattle
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Electric, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Pool Mechanical Room
Water Heater Type: 2 - Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: From Fauntleroy bear left onto SW Wildwood Place. Take first right onto 47th Avenue SW. Take the second right onto SW 98th down to SW 97th.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,940
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 032303 9004

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Friday, January 1, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 5,940
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 5940
MLS Square Footage Source: KCAR
Building Area Total: 5940
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: Two
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Denny Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

7/10

Chief Sealth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

3/10

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Lifestyle

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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

2/10 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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Historical weather

Seattle, WA • 98136

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Sun exposure

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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$5.98M – $7.24M

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