Google street view image for 5208 SW Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98116

Off market dec 1998 for $200K

$857,665

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,320/mo

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1 ba

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1,200

sq ft

5208 SW Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

5208 SW Genesee St is a 1,200 square foot house on a 6,555 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on December 04, 1998 for $200,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $857,665.

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

6,555 sq ftLot Size

$715Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$857,665

$658K since sold in December 1998$2,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 13.6% lower than the average sale price ($992K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,075,000
A
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$965,000
B
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$1,015,000
C
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SOLD OCT 16, 2026
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D
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SOLD APR 1, 2026
$863,000
E
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SOLD APR 17, 2026
$1,110,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,494 sq ft
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$3,151/mo

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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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39 MoM

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Sale history for 5208 SW Genesee St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,587 (+13.6%)

$488,000 + $278,000

$766,000

2025

$7,559 (+11.4%)

$488,000 + $278,000

$766,000

2024

$6,788 (+5.2%)

$455,000 + $264,000

$719,000

2023

$6,453 (+9.5%)

$421,000 + $248,000

$669,000

2022

$5,895 (+2.6%)

$408,000 + $302,000

$710,000

2021

$5,748 (+2.0%)

$376,000 + $218,000

$594,000

2020

$5,633 (+12.2%)

$273,000 + $278,000

$551,000

2019

$5,022 (−1.6%)

$273,000 + $269,000

$542,000

2018

$5,102 (+15.2%)

$273,000 + $269,000

$542,000

2017

$4,431 (+4.4%)

$248,000 + $234,000

$482,000

2016

$4,244 (+12.1%)

$237,000 + $194,000

$431,000

2015

$3,785 (+5.5%)

$223,000 + $182,000

$405,000

2014

$3,588 (+1.8%)

$194,000 + $175,000

$369,000

2013

$3,523 (+0.5%)

$169,000 + $148,000

$317,000

2012

$3,506 (−0.4%)

$162,000 + $145,000

$307,000

2011

$3,521 (+12.2%)

$181,000 + $158,000

$339,000

2010

$3,139 (−17.4%)

$173,000 + $150,000

$323,000

2009

$3,801

$221,000 + $229,000

$450,000

Tax history for 5208 SW Genesee St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,587 (+13.6%)

$488,000 + $278,000

$766,000

2025

$7,559 (+11.4%)

$488,000 + $278,000

$766,000

2024

$6,788 (+5.2%)

$455,000 + $264,000

$719,000

2023

$6,453 (+9.5%)

$421,000 + $248,000

$669,000

2022

$5,895 (+2.6%)

$408,000 + $302,000

$710,000

2021

$5,748 (+2.0%)

$376,000 + $218,000

$594,000

2020

$5,633 (+12.2%)

$273,000 + $278,000

$551,000

2019

$5,022 (−1.6%)

$273,000 + $269,000

$542,000

2018

$5,102 (+15.2%)

$273,000 + $269,000

$542,000

2017

$4,431 (+4.4%)

$248,000 + $234,000

$482,000

2016

$4,244 (+12.1%)

$237,000 + $194,000

$431,000

2015

$3,785 (+5.5%)

$223,000 + $182,000

$405,000

2014

$3,588 (+1.8%)

$194,000 + $175,000

$369,000

2013

$3,523 (+0.5%)

$169,000 + $148,000

$317,000

2012

$3,506 (−0.4%)

$162,000 + $145,000

$307,000

2011

$3,521 (+12.2%)

$181,000 + $158,000

$339,000

2010

$3,139 (−17.4%)

$173,000 + $150,000

$323,000

2009

$3,801

$221,000 + $229,000

$450,000

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

Permits

Mar 12, 2025 • Final

Side sewer

Perform a spot repair on a side sewer under the city sidewalk and install a pipe liner. A separate permit is required for work in the right-of-way.

Plumbing

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Replace the electrical service line from the utility pole to the meter. Inspect the electrical line and the service panel to restore power.

Electrical

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

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 600

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Floor/wall Furnace

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: EUCLID 2ND ADD REP
Living Sq. Ft: 1,200
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,200
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: EUCLID 2ND ADD REPLAT W 1/2 OF FOLG S 15 FT OF LOT 20 & ALL 21 THRU 24 PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 20 THRU 24

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,555
Legal Lot Number: 20
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1505
Zoning Code: NR3
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.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,555 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 239210 0336

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Genesee Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

7 days above 86° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

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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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Estimated sale price

$815,000 – $987,000

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