OFF MARKET

Listed by Jennifer Larson • John L Scott Westwood. Bought with Windermere Real Estate Co.

Off market aug 2012 for $362K

$882,344

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,317/mo

•

1,600

sq ft

5253 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

Sparkling post war bungalow just minutes from downtown Seattle. Walk to all that the fantastic and vibrant West Seattle juction has to offer; restaurants, boutiques, grocery and pubs, from this well tended home - spectacular new kitchen, 2 full baths, family rm, new windows, gorgeous original hardwood floors, just finished new full bath in the basement and a basement garage to boot. Sitting high off the st. the property boasts fruit trees in the rear yard and an intimate patio space as well.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

$551Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Jennifer Larson • John L Scott Westwood

Bought with Mark Hobbs • Windermere Real Estate Co.

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #390218

Redfin Estimate

$882,344

$520K since sold in August 2012$0 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 1.5% lower than the average sale price ($896K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$675,000
A
2 beds1 bath870 sq ft
5028 41st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN OCT 6, 2026
$1,095,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
4334 SW Dawson St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$737,500
C
2 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
5920 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,100 sq ft
5620 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,276,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
6022 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$740,000
F
2 beds1 bath810 sq ft
4027 SW Brandon St, 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

100.5%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$737K

$30K MoM

Avg. days on market

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

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Sale history for 5253 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,989 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $241,000

$824,000

2025

$8,259 (+11.3%)

$583,000 + $241,000

$824,000

2024

$7,421 (+12.5%)

$583,000 + $230,000

$813,000

2023

$6,599 (+4.4%)

$513,000 + $226,000

$739,000

2022

$6,319 (+3.7%)

$334,000 + $394,000

$728,000

2021

$6,092 (+2.3%)

$309,000 + $333,000

$642,000

2020

$5,956 (+10.4%)

$289,000 + $299,000

$588,000

2019

$5,395 (−0.2%)

$290,000 + $297,000

$587,000

2018

$5,408 (+19.3%)

$290,000 + $297,000

$587,000

2017

$4,532 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $259,000

$514,000

2016

$4,225 (+15.0%)

$263,000 + $179,000

$442,000

2015

$3,673

$238,000 + $165,000

$403,000

2014

$3,671 (+7.7%)

$215,000 + $142,000

$357,000

2013

$3,407 (−1.1%)

$215,000 + $110,000

$325,000

2012

$3,445 (+3.5%)

$197,000 + $99,000

$296,000

2011

$3,328 (+7.3%)

$171,000 + $148,000

$319,000

2010

$3,103 (−3.6%)

$171,000 + $148,000

$319,000

2009

$3,220

$180,000 + $197,000

$377,000

Tax history for 5253 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,989 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $241,000

$824,000

2025

$8,259 (+11.3%)

$583,000 + $241,000

$824,000

2024

$7,421 (+12.5%)

$583,000 + $230,000

$813,000

2023

$6,599 (+4.4%)

$513,000 + $226,000

$739,000

2022

$6,319 (+3.7%)

$334,000 + $394,000

$728,000

2021

$6,092 (+2.3%)

$309,000 + $333,000

$642,000

2020

$5,956 (+10.4%)

$289,000 + $299,000

$588,000

2019

$5,395 (−0.2%)

$290,000 + $297,000

$587,000

2018

$5,408 (+19.3%)

$290,000 + $297,000

$587,000

2017

$4,532 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $259,000

$514,000

2016

$4,225 (+15.0%)

$263,000 + $179,000

$442,000

2015

$3,673

$238,000 + $165,000

$403,000

2014

$3,671 (+7.7%)

$215,000 + $142,000

$357,000

2013

$3,407 (−1.1%)

$215,000 + $110,000

$325,000

2012

$3,445 (+3.5%)

$197,000 + $99,000

$296,000

2011

$3,328 (+7.3%)

$171,000 + $148,000

$319,000

2010

$3,103 (−3.6%)

$171,000 + $148,000

$319,000

2009

$3,220

$180,000 + $197,000

$377,000

*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

6,000 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,600

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

762570 0175

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
# of Bedrooms Main: 2
Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Full Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Basement Information
Basement Features: Finished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Security System, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
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
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Fruit Trees

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,445
Tax Year: 2012

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA
Buyer Financing: Not Disclosed

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Oil
Water Heater Location: basement
Water Heater Type: electric

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: West Seattle Bridge - stay on it turns into Fauntleroy- right (West) at 5200 block of fauntleroy left (South) on 40th to house on right
Topography: Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 762570 0175
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Saturday, August 4, 2012

Green Information
Power Production Type: Oil

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 830
MLS Square Footage Source: realist
Building Area Total: 830
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

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Schools

Fairmount Park Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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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$931,000 – $1.13M

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5242 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 890 Sq. Ft.	$875,973
5247 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2370 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,274

Address	Redfin Estimate
5243 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$1,530,444
5402 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1710 Sq. Ft.	$863,044

Address	Redfin Estimate
5257 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 830 Sq. Ft.	$724,298
5227 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1190 Sq. Ft.	$774,820

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