Google street view image for 5237 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

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$1,028,924

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2 ba

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3,610

sq ft

5237 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

5237 42nd Ave SW is a 3,610 square foot house on a 7,501 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $1,028,924.

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

7,501 sq ftLot Size

$285Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,028,924

$58K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 21.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,350 sq ft
5903 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Listing provided by nwmls
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$1,725,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,770 sq ft
5322 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$901,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,240 sq ft
5457 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,225,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,000 sq ft
4409 SW Dawson St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,390,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,530 sq ft
6046 50th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in Fairmount Park, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.3%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$681K

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

10d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW
$1,298,000
3 beds3 baths2,280 sq ft
5309 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
3D WALKTHROUGH
$725,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,280 sq ft
6533 42nd Ave SW Unit D, Seattle, WA 98316
Tanya Headrick • eXp Realty
$1,650,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,150 sq ft
5039 51st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Philip Georgas • Assist2Sell Home Realty
$1,500,000
3 beds2.5 baths3,540 sq ft
9676 47th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Vince Grant • RE/MAX Elite
OPEN SUN, 11AM TO 1PM
$999,950
4 beds3 baths1,908 sq ft
9814 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Sarah McCormick • Luma Real Estate LLC
$658,000
1 bed1 bath500 sq ft
5029 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Paul Mackay • John L. Scott, Inc
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Sale history for 5237 42nd Ave SW

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,570 (+3.5%)

$700,000 + $398,000

$1,098,000

2025

$1,517 (−2.5%)

$700,000 + $398,000

$1,098,000

2024

$1,556 (+5.1%)

$700,000 + $384,000

$1,084,000

2023

$1,480 (−3.1%)

$616,000 + $370,000

$986,000

2022

$1,527 (+0.3%)

$377,000 + $583,000

$960,000

2021

$1,522 (+4.3%)

$349,000 + $498,000

$847,000

2020

$1,459 (+2.1%)

$326,000 + $449,000

$775,000

2019

$1,429 (−3.1%)

$327,000 + $446,000

$773,000

2018

$1,475 (−0.8%)

$327,000 + $446,000

$773,000

2017

$1,486 (+1.9%)

$287,000 + $390,000

$677,000

2016

$1,458 (+7.0%)

$269,000 + $314,000

$583,000

2015

$1,362 (−4.6%)

$243,000 + $288,000

$531,000

2014

$1,427 (−42.3%)

$220,000 + $250,000

$470,000

2013

$2,471 (+4.7%)

$220,000 + $208,000

$428,000

2012

$2,359 (+7.0%)

$202,000 + $188,000

$390,000

2011

$2,205 (+4.9%)

$171,000 + $321,000

$492,000

2010

$2,102 (+12.1%)

$171,000 + $321,000

$492,000

2009

$1,875

$180,000 + $400,000

$580,000

Tax history for 5237 42nd Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,570 (+3.5%)

$700,000 + $398,000

$1,098,000

2025

$1,517 (−2.5%)

$700,000 + $398,000

$1,098,000

2024

$1,556 (+5.1%)

$700,000 + $384,000

$1,084,000

2023

$1,480 (−3.1%)

$616,000 + $370,000

$986,000

2022

$1,527 (+0.3%)

$377,000 + $583,000

$960,000

2021

$1,522 (+4.3%)

$349,000 + $498,000

$847,000

2020

$1,459 (+2.1%)

$326,000 + $449,000

$775,000

2019

$1,429 (−3.1%)

$327,000 + $446,000

$773,000

2018

$1,475 (−0.8%)

$327,000 + $446,000

$773,000

2017

$1,486 (+1.9%)

$287,000 + $390,000

$677,000

2016

$1,458 (+7.0%)

$269,000 + $314,000

$583,000

2015

$1,362 (−4.6%)

$243,000 + $288,000

$531,000

2014

$1,427 (−42.3%)

$220,000 + $250,000

$470,000

2013

$2,471 (+4.7%)

$220,000 + $208,000

$428,000

2012

$2,359 (+7.0%)

$202,000 + $188,000

$390,000

2011

$2,205 (+4.9%)

$171,000 + $321,000

$492,000

2010

$2,102 (+12.1%)

$171,000 + $321,000

$492,000

2009

$1,875

$180,000 + $400,000

$580,000

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

Permits

Dec 9, 2023 • Final

Side sewer

Repair a side sewer. No work will be performed in the right of way.

Plumbing

Jan 4, 2019 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Replace the existing gas furnace in a residential building.

HVAC

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: 1,330
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Daylight

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Oil
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SEA VIEW PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 3,610
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,330
Building Sq. Ft: 3,610
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: SEAVIEW PARK ADD ALL LOT 8 AND THE SLY 10.00 FT OF LOT 7 OF SD BLK 4 - AKA "PARCEL B" SEATTLE LOT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT NO 3007328 REC NO 20080123900004 PLAT BLOCK: 4 PLAT LOT: 8 &

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,501
Legal Lot Number: 8
Legal Block Number: 4
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1722
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: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,610
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 7,501 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 762570 0400

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Fairmount Park Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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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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

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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Historical weather

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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

$978,000 – $1.18M

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Home values near 5237 42nd Ave SW

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5255 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3060 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,301
5218 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2420 Sq. Ft.	$1,273,123
5213 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1360 Sq. Ft.	$781,077
5233 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 980 Sq. Ft.	$853,986
5247 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$1,218,702
5252 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3340 Sq. Ft.	$1,126,779
5220 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 8482 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5217 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$823,957
5248 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2220 Sq. Ft.	$905,843
5223 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2140 Sq. Ft.	$891,622
5256 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1980 Sq. Ft.	$1,169,458
5253 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$847,400
5232 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$1,010,541
5236 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 7980 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5228 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$1,079,901
5240 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1960 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,134
5225 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,161,276
5241 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2120 Sq. Ft.	$1,153,907
5222 42nd Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$1,318,715
5230 California Avenue Southwest #A, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$738,794
5232 California Avenue Southwest #D, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1240 Sq. Ft.	$707,816

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