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Listed by Kevin Broveleit • Windermere West Metro. Bought with North Pacific Properties.

Off market oct 2016 for $626K

$963,632

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,304/mo

•

1,760

sq ft

5237 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

A picturesque Craftsman perfectly situated in the tranquility of gardener’s paradise! This classic greets you with a rocking chair front porch, formal living & dining spaces with gleaming wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, high ceilings & the warmth of Old World charm. All this is complimented by a modern chef’s kitchen, and Zen inspiring backyard. Located in the heart of West Seattle, yet nicely tucked into the neighborhood and part of the Fairmount Elementary reference area. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$548Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Kevin Broveleit • Windermere West Metro

Bought with Vin Cangialosi • North Pacific Properties

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1026014

Redfin Estimate

$963,632

$338K since sold in October 2016$31K since October

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This home's estimate is 9.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,095,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
4334 SW Dawson St, Seattle, WA 98136
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$688,000
B
3 beds1 bath2,210 sq ft
5021 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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$1,276,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
6022 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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$1,040,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,790 sq ft
5626 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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$925,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,120 sq ft
5455 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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$1,350,000
F
3 beds3 baths1,890 sq ft
5250 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in Fairmount Park, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

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Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$737K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 5237 40th Ave SW

Date

Event

Price

Oct 21, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1026014

$626,000

$356/sq ft

Sep 13, 2016

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1026014

—

Sep 8, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1026014

$600,000

$341/sq ft

Nov 18, 2005

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25150888

$450,000

$256/sq ft

Oct 12, 2005

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25150888

—

Oct 7, 2005

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #25150888

$450,000

$256/sq ft

Aug 1, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$170,000

$97/sq ft

Jun 26, 1989

Sold

Public Records

$96,065

$55/sq ft

Nov 1, 1985

Sold

Public Records

$69,900

$40/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,257 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $268,000

$851,000

2025

$8,507 (+11.2%)

$583,000 + $268,000

$851,000

2024

$7,648 (+7.9%)

$583,000 + $257,000

$840,000

2023

$7,086 (+4.4%)

$513,000 + $251,000

$764,000

2022

$6,787 (+3.8%)

$334,000 + $454,000

$788,000

2021

$6,539 (+2.2%)

$309,000 + $386,000

$695,000

2020

$6,399 (+10.5%)

$289,000 + $347,000

$636,000

2019

$5,793 (−0.3%)

$290,000 + $345,000

$635,000

2018

$5,810 (+21.0%)

$290,000 + $345,000

$635,000

2017

$4,800 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $301,000

$556,000

2016

$4,472 (+15.1%)

$263,000 + $208,000

$471,000

2015

$3,887

$238,000 + $191,000

$429,000

2014

$3,887 (+4.7%)

$215,000 + $165,000

$380,000

2013

$3,712 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $131,000

$346,000

2012

$3,761 (+9.5%)

$197,000 + $128,000

$325,000

2011

$3,434 (+7.3%)

$171,000 + $159,000

$330,000

2010

$3,202 (−3.4%)

$171,000 + $159,000

$330,000

2009

$3,315

$180,000 + $209,000

$389,000

Tax history for 5237 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,257 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $268,000

$851,000

2025

$8,507 (+11.2%)

$583,000 + $268,000

$851,000

2024

$7,648 (+7.9%)

$583,000 + $257,000

$840,000

2023

$7,086 (+4.4%)

$513,000 + $251,000

$764,000

2022

$6,787 (+3.8%)

$334,000 + $454,000

$788,000

2021

$6,539 (+2.2%)

$309,000 + $386,000

$695,000

2020

$6,399 (+10.5%)

$289,000 + $347,000

$636,000

2019

$5,793 (−0.3%)

$290,000 + $345,000

$635,000

2018

$5,810 (+21.0%)

$290,000 + $345,000

$635,000

2017

$4,800 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $301,000

$556,000

2016

$4,472 (+15.1%)

$263,000 + $208,000

$471,000

2015

$3,887

$238,000 + $191,000

$429,000

2014

$3,887 (+4.7%)

$215,000 + $165,000

$380,000

2013

$3,712 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $131,000

$346,000

2012

$3,761 (+9.5%)

$197,000 + $128,000

$325,000

2011

$3,434 (+7.3%)

$171,000 + $159,000

$330,000

2010

$3,202 (−3.4%)

$171,000 + $159,000

$330,000

2009

$3,315

$180,000 + $209,000

$389,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,760

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

762570 0160

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 25, 2024.

Property details

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
# of Beds Lower: 1
Bedrooms Possible: 3

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

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

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Lower

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
# of Fireplaces Main: 1

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

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,760
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: KCR
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Dog Run,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Outbuildings,Patio,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,472
Tax Year: 2016

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Power Company: Seattle City Light
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Basement
Water Heater Type: Electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Fairmount Park
Middle Or Junior High School: Madison Mid
High School: West Seattle High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From the West Seattle Bridge, follow Fauntleroy up the hill and through the main business district. Right on Dawson, first left on 40th, house is little more than halfway down the block on the right.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 0
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 762570 0160
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 25, 2024

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,760
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1760
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 1760
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Year Built Effective: 1915
Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairmount Park Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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, 15 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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Address	Redfin Estimate
5211 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$1,191,939
5243 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,512,598
5253 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$880,297
5223 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$1,128,339
5248 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2180 Sq. Ft.	$1,167,986
5228 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 770 Sq. Ft.	$660,879
5256 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3174 Sq. Ft.	$1,738,453

Address	Redfin Estimate
5224 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$819,295
5257 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 830 Sq. Ft.	$718,576
5207 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3676 Sq. Ft.	$1,306,531
5227 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$770,018
5236 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$877,117
5220 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$756,451
5252 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,322

Address	Redfin Estimate
5242 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 890 Sq. Ft.	$871,233
5247 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,852
5217 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$1,084,422
5233 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 770 Sq. Ft.	$685,647
5230 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3054 Sq. Ft.	$2,013,278
5216 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$1,320,683
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