Listed by Cindy Craig • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with Windermere Real Estate/East.

Off market aug 2007 for $449K

$874,317

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,001/mo

•

1,620

sq ft

5641 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

Situated above the street to enhance privacy, this gardener's delight features location, updated systems (INC. AIR CONDITIONING) & tasteful upgrades. Serene spaces inside & out. Oak flrs., woodburning fplc., 2 new baths w/custom tile, kitchen w/granite counters & stainless app.Formal dining opens to greenhouse for summer even in winter! Spacious lower level is quiet & private. Relax in the hot tub on the very private patio. New furnace, hot water, plmb. Att.garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

6,000 sq ftLot Size

$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Cindy Craig • John L. Scott, Inc.

Listed by Pat Phillips • John L. Scott, Inc.

Bought with • Windermere Real Estate/East

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

Redfin Estimate

$874,317

$424K since sold in August 2007$6,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 15.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 29, 2026
$762,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,640 sq ft
6013 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,155,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,660 sq ft
6017 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$1,276,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,400 sq ft
6022 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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$1,095,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,710 sq ft
4334 SW Dawson St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$962,500
E
3 beds2 baths1,670 sq ft
5942 46th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$925,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,120 sq ft
5455 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in Fairmount Park, WA

Last updated September 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

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 5641 40th Ave SW

Date

Event

Price

Aug 31, 2007

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

$449,950

$278/sq ft

Aug 14, 2007

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

—

Aug 13, 2007

Contingent

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

—

Aug 8, 2007

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

$449,950

$278/sq ft

Jul 26, 2007

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #27136504

$459,950

$284/sq ft

May 20, 1999

Sold

Public Records

$210,000

$130/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,138 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $256,000

$839,000

2025

$8,397 (+11.2%)

$583,000 + $256,000

$839,000

2024

$7,548 (+11.4%)

$583,000 + $245,000

$828,000

2023

$6,778 (+4.3%)

$513,000 + $240,000

$753,000

2022

$6,495 (+3.8%)

$334,000 + $416,000

$750,000

2021

$6,260 (+2.2%)

$309,000 + $353,000

$662,000

2020

$6,122 (+10.4%)

$289,000 + $317,000

$606,000

2019

$5,544 (−0.3%)

$290,000 + $315,000

$605,000

2018

$5,561 (+13.2%)

$290,000 + $315,000

$605,000

2017

$4,911 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $275,000

$530,000

2016

$4,576 (+15.3%)

$263,000 + $220,000

$483,000

2015

$3,970

$238,000 + $202,000

$440,000

2014

$3,969 (+7.5%)

$215,000 + $174,000

$389,000

2013

$3,691 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $139,000

$354,000

2012

$3,740 (+7.4%)

$197,000 + $126,000

$323,000

2011

$3,482 (+7.2%)

$171,000 + $164,000

$335,000

2010

$3,247 (−3.4%)

$171,000 + $164,000

$335,000

2009

$3,363

$180,000 + $215,000

$395,000

Tax history for 5641 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,138 (+8.8%)

$583,000 + $256,000

$839,000

2025

$8,397 (+11.2%)

$583,000 + $256,000

$839,000

2024

$7,548 (+11.4%)

$583,000 + $245,000

$828,000

2023

$6,778 (+4.3%)

$513,000 + $240,000

$753,000

2022

$6,495 (+3.8%)

$334,000 + $416,000

$750,000

2021

$6,260 (+2.2%)

$309,000 + $353,000

$662,000

2020

$6,122 (+10.4%)

$289,000 + $317,000

$606,000

2019

$5,544 (−0.3%)

$290,000 + $315,000

$605,000

2018

$5,561 (+13.2%)

$290,000 + $315,000

$605,000

2017

$4,911 (+7.3%)

$255,000 + $275,000

$530,000

2016

$4,576 (+15.3%)

$263,000 + $220,000

$483,000

2015

$3,970

$238,000 + $202,000

$440,000

2014

$3,969 (+7.5%)

$215,000 + $174,000

$389,000

2013

$3,691 (−1.3%)

$215,000 + $139,000

$354,000

2012

$3,740 (+7.4%)

$197,000 + $126,000

$323,000

2011

$3,482 (+7.2%)

$171,000 + $164,000

$335,000

2010

$3,247 (−3.4%)

$171,000 + $164,000

$335,000

2009

$3,363

$180,000 + $215,000

$395,000

*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

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

1,620

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

246190 0695

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 8, 2025.

Property details

Parking

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

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 Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

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

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
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: Metal/Vinyl

Pool Information
Has Spa

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,620
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good

Land Information
Vegetation: Garden Space

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Green House,High Speed Internet,Hot Tub/Spa,Outbuildings,Patio,Sprinkler System
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1377
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,046
Tax Year: 2006

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Seattle
Power Company: Seattle
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Seattle
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Gas bsmt.
Water Heater Type: Gas bsmt.

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: '
Directions: Between S.W. Juneau and S.W. Findlay on 40th Av. S.W.
Topography: Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
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: 2023
County: King County
APN: 246190 0695
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jun 8, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,620
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1620
MLS Square Footage Source: King County
Building Area Total: 1620
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Fairmount Park Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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

Seattle, WA • 98136

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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.

8.7 hrs

1.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$831,000 – $1.01M

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