Listed by Rich Andrews • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.

Off market oct 2008 for $1.5M

$3,130,255

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $9,672/mo

•

1,710

sq ft

5118 SW 98th St, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

Extraordinary opportunity to own this spectacular waterfront property. Enjoy 180 degree unobstructed views of Puget Sound, 78 ft of no-bank waterfront, 16,000+ square ft lot and a charming 2-story, 4 bedroom home. Remodel, or choose to build the home of your dreams. Watch the ferries glide by, take a long stroll down the flat, sandy beach...or kick back on your private deck and take in all the sights and sounds of this idyllic setting. Come view this property in person to fully appreciate!

Single-familyProperty Type

1919Year Built

0.38 acresLot Size

$1,831Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Rich Andrews • John L. Scott, Inc.

Bought with Darrin Stumpf • John L. Scott, Inc.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #28138330

Redfin Estimate

$3,130,255

$1.6M since sold in October 2008$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 139.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,925,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,505 sq ft
9827 51st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$560,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,990 sq ft
4010 SW 106th St, Seattle, WA 98146
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SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$820,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,432 sq ft
3528 SW 98th St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$1,599,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,370 sq ft
9604 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$715,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,890 sq ft
3741 SW 106th St, Seattle, WA 98146
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,225,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,690 sq ft
10233 44th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98146
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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

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

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39 MoM

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Sale history for 5118 SW 98th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,743 (+19.7%)

$2,221,000 + $428,000

$2,649,000

2025

$23,171 (+12.8%)

$2,221,000 + $428,000

$2,649,000

2024

$20,546 (+8.3%)

$2,108,000 + $254,000

$2,362,000

2023

$18,967 (+7.9%)

$2,064,000 + $53,000

$2,117,000

2022

$17,571 (+4.0%)

$1,763,000 + $413,000

$2,176,000

2021

$16,895 (+0.5%)

$1,522,000 + $329,000

$1,851,000

2020

$16,816 (+12.5%)

$1,392,000 + $300,000

$1,692,000

2019

$14,951 (−3.2%)

$1,387,000 + $299,000

$1,686,000

2018

$15,437 (+17.8%)

$1,387,000 + $299,000

$1,686,000

2017

$13,107 (−1.8%)

$1,242,000 + $277,000

$1,519,000

2016

$13,346 (+17.7%)

$1,092,000 + $236,000

$1,328,000

2015

$11,341 (+1.2%)

$1,092,000 + $236,000

$1,328,000

2014

$11,211 (+6.8%)

$953,000 + $197,000

$1,150,000

2013

$10,497 (−5.4%)

$851,000 + $179,000

$1,030,000

2012

$11,093 (−0.5%)

$811,000 + $135,000

$946,000

2011

$11,149 (+11.1%)

$968,000 + $135,000

$1,103,000

2010

$10,034 (+569.6%)

$951,000 + $111,000

$1,062,000

2009

$1,498

$1,159,000 + $135,000

$1,294,000

Tax history for 5118 SW 98th St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$27,743 (+19.7%)

$2,221,000 + $428,000

$2,649,000

2025

$23,171 (+12.8%)

$2,221,000 + $428,000

$2,649,000

2024

$20,546 (+8.3%)

$2,108,000 + $254,000

$2,362,000

2023

$18,967 (+7.9%)

$2,064,000 + $53,000

$2,117,000

2022

$17,571 (+4.0%)

$1,763,000 + $413,000

$2,176,000

2021

$16,895 (+0.5%)

$1,522,000 + $329,000

$1,851,000

2020

$16,816 (+12.5%)

$1,392,000 + $300,000

$1,692,000

2019

$14,951 (−3.2%)

$1,387,000 + $299,000

$1,686,000

2018

$15,437 (+17.8%)

$1,387,000 + $299,000

$1,686,000

2017

$13,107 (−1.8%)

$1,242,000 + $277,000

$1,519,000

2016

$13,346 (+17.7%)

$1,092,000 + $236,000

$1,328,000

2015

$11,341 (+1.2%)

$1,092,000 + $236,000

$1,328,000

2014

$11,211 (+6.8%)

$953,000 + $197,000

$1,150,000

2013

$10,497 (−5.4%)

$851,000 + $179,000

$1,030,000

2012

$11,093 (−0.5%)

$811,000 + $135,000

$946,000

2011

$11,149 (+11.1%)

$968,000 + $135,000

$1,103,000

2010

$10,034 (+569.6%)

$951,000 + $111,000

$1,062,000

2009

$1,498

$1,159,000 + $135,000

$1,294,000

*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

1.5

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.49 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,710

Year built

1919

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

234680 0161

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Jan 29, 2020 • Final

Eca and shoreline exemption/street improvement exception request

Replace a water service line on Southwest 98th Street as part of a water main rehabilitation project.

Plumbing

Apr 15, 2019 • Final

Construction

Combine two adjacent lots and construct a detached accessory garage and storage building for a single-family home.

ADU

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Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
# of Beds Upper: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 4

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

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Upper

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Upper

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Fireplace
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

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

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,710
Style Code: 12 - 2 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Dead End Street, Paved, Value In Land
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.3802
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,381
Tax Year: 2007

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Public Utility
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utility
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected

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: W Seattle Frwy to Fauntleroy Way. Go south past ferry dock, curves to Wildwood. Right on 47th Ave SW. At circular medium, continue straight. Right on SW 98th St. Follow down hill, veer left onto 98th.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,710
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1919
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 234680 0161

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,710
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1710
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 1710
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 • 0.9mi

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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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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5117 SW 98th Street, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,187
9816 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$1,043,137

Address	Redfin Estimate
9712 50th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3090 Sq. Ft.	$1,835,182
9837 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1810 Sq. Ft.	$1,464,171

Address	Redfin Estimate
9800 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2330 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,049
9831 51st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1170 Sq. Ft.	$770,357

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