SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 23, 2022

Listed by Elia Hilgenberg • Redfin. Bought with Keller Williams Seattle Metro.

Off market may 2022 for $460K

$399,422

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,819/mo

•

800

sq ft

5642 California Ave SW #5, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

Welcome to West Seattle & easy living! This lovingly maintained, open & bright 2-bedroom home in a beautiful boutique building enjoys gorgeous western-facing views from its private balcony & much of the main living area. You'll love the modern accents throughout with the stylish fireplace surround & hearth, or the sleek kitchen with gorgeous counters & backsplash plus an adjoining dining space for entertaining. With an abundance of nearby amenities such as Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Alaska & Morgan Junctions, restaurants, parks, pubs, and Farmer’s Market you will always have something to explore! Commuter? RapidRide, bike lanes, & the Water Taxi is just minutes away. Well-managed HOA, parking, owner storage, & pet-friendly! Welcome home!

CondoProperty Type

1980Year Built

$499Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Elia Hilgenberg • Redfin

Bought with Michelle Beckman • Keller Williams Seattle Metro

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1917717

Redfin Estimate

$399,422

$61K since sold in May 2022$18K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($363K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$396,000
A
2 beds1 bath772 sq ft
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SOLD BY REDFIN MAY 21, 2026
$295,000
B
2 beds1 bath750 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$349,890
C
2 beds2 baths885 sq ft
6055 35th Ave SW #206, Seattle, WA 98126
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$360,000
D
2 beds1 bath895 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 21, 2026
$370,000
E
1 bed1 bath992 sq ft
5000 California Ave SW #406, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$410,000
F
2 beds1 bath831 sq ft
5038 California Ave SW #2, 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

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Nice California Ave condo. Two bedrooms, with one having bathroom access. Lots of light with western and south facing views. Mix of carpet and laminate floors.
13 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 5642 California Ave SW #5

Date

Event

Price

May 23, 2022

Sold (MLS) (Closed)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1917717

$460,000

$575/sq ft

Apr 26, 2022

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1917717

—

Apr 20, 2022

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1917717

$449,950

$562/sq ft

Dec 18, 2014

Sold

Public Records

$160,000

$200/sq ft

Oct 31, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

$160,000

$200/sq ft

Jan 16, 2014

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

$150,000

$188/sq ft

Dec 4, 2013

Pending (Pending Short Sale)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

—

Oct 16, 2013

Price Changed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

$172,000

$215/sq ft

Oct 16, 2013

Relisted (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

—

Sep 17, 2013

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

$120,000

$150/sq ft

Aug 15, 2013

Pending (Pending Short Sale)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

—

Aug 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #526096

$150,000

$188/sq ft

Oct 15, 2004

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24123741

$199,900

$250/sq ft

Sep 3, 2004

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #24123741

$199,900

$250/sq ft

Feb 2, 2001

Sold (MLS)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20138513

$120,000

$150/sq ft

Nov 17, 2000

Listed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #20138513

$124,000

$155/sq ft

Dec 10, 1992

Sold

Public Records

$110,000

$138/sq ft

Apr 9, 1990

Sold

Public Records

$94,500

$118/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,472 (+16.4%)

$169,700 + $261,300

$431,000

2025

$3,841 (−9.0%)

$169,700 + $261,300

$431,000

2024

$4,223 (+28.6%)

$164,100 + $232,900

$397,000

2023

$3,284 (−13.7%)

$164,100 + $282,900

$447,000

2022

$3,804 (−3.6%)

$158,400 + $225,600

$384,000

2021

$3,947 (+4.6%)

$135,800 + $277,200

$413,000

2020

$3,775 (+16.1%)

$135,800 + $272,200

$408,000

2019

$3,251 (+5.1%)

$135,800 + $241,200

$377,000

2018

$3,092 (+22.2%)

$135,800 + $241,200

$377,000

2017

$2,531 (+18.3%)

$113,100 + $197,900

$311,000

2016

$2,139 (+38.2%)

$101,800 + $160,200

$262,000

2015

$1,548 (+12.5%)

$90,500 + $124,500

$215,000

2014

$1,376 (−21.6%)

$90,500 + $66,500

$157,000

2013

$1,755 (−17.0%)

$90,500 + $35,500

$126,000

2012

$2,114 (+1.5%)

$130,100 + $29,900

$160,000

2011

$2,084 (+7.5%)

$135,800 + $73,200

$209,000

2010

$1,938 (−0.4%)

$135,800 + $72,200

$208,000

2009

$1,946

$130,100 + $106,900

$237,000

Tax history for 5642 California Ave SW #5

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$4,472 (+16.4%)

$169,700 + $261,300

$431,000

2025

$3,841 (−9.0%)

$169,700 + $261,300

$431,000

2024

$4,223 (+28.6%)

$164,100 + $232,900

$397,000

2023

$3,284 (−13.7%)

$164,100 + $282,900

$447,000

2022

$3,804 (−3.6%)

$158,400 + $225,600

$384,000

2021

$3,947 (+4.6%)

$135,800 + $277,200

$413,000

2020

$3,775 (+16.1%)

$135,800 + $272,200

$408,000

2019

$3,251 (+5.1%)

$135,800 + $241,200

$377,000

2018

$3,092 (+22.2%)

$135,800 + $241,200

$377,000

2017

$2,531 (+18.3%)

$113,100 + $197,900

$311,000

2016

$2,139 (+38.2%)

$101,800 + $160,200

$262,000

2015

$1,548 (+12.5%)

$90,500 + $124,500

$215,000

2014

$1,376 (−21.6%)

$90,500 + $66,500

$157,000

2013

$1,755 (−17.0%)

$90,500 + $35,500

$126,000

2012

$2,114 (+1.5%)

$130,100 + $29,900

$160,000

2011

$2,084 (+7.5%)

$135,800 + $73,200

$209,000

2010

$1,938 (−0.4%)

$135,800 + $72,200

$208,000

2009

$1,946

$130,100 + $106,900

$237,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

—

Year renovated

1980

Sq. Ft.

772

Year built

1980

Style

Condo/Co-op

County

King County

APN

768110005008

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Space Numbers: 5
Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

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: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

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

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating

Interior Features
Interior Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer, Fireplace
Window Coverings: Yes
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Engineered Hardwood, Stone
Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Roof: Flat

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Cement Planked

Property Information
Energy Source: Electric
Dwelling Type: Attached
Remodeled/Updated: true
Storage Location: Basement
Storage No.: 5
Style Code: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
View From: Unit
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Has View

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist - Buyer to Verify
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,804
Tax Year: 2022

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio,End Unit,Insulated Windows,Sprinkler System
Units In Building Total: 8
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Contact Name: Crown Partners Property Management
Has HOA
Association Fee: $474
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, Lawn Service, Sewer, Water

School Information
Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
High School: Buyer To Verify
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Bus Route Number: Buyer to Verify
Directions: From Fauntleroy Way SW: take right on SW Findlay St, left on California Ave SW, destination will be on left.

Condo Information
CoOp: false
Floor Number Of Unit: 3

Community Information
Common Property Features: Elevator,Fire Sprinklers,High Speed Int Avail,Lobby Entrance
Senior Exemption: false
Community Features: Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance
Pets Allowed: See Remarks, Subj to Restrictions

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 772
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: King County
APN: 768110005008

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
Offers Review Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
On Market Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Green Information
Direction Faces: Southwest
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Power Production Type: Electric

Home Information
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 800
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist- Buyer to Verify
Building Area Total: 800
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Sea Westerly
Structure Type: Multi Family
Stories Total: 4
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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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 • 1.5mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 6, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 545 Sq. Ft.	$298,058
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 1, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 772 Sq. Ft.	$369,708
5624 California Ave SW Apartment 4, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 545 Sq. Ft.	$257,637
5656 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 19467 Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 7, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 772 Sq. Ft.	$393,060
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 2, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 565 Sq. Ft.	$265,665
5630 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 13125 Sq. Ft.	$3,568,192
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 4, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 545 Sq. Ft.	$254,008

Address	Redfin Estimate
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 8, Seattle, WA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 545 Sq. Ft.	$304,510
5642 California Ave SW Apartment 3, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 772 Sq. Ft.	$445,370
5624 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 5161 Sq. Ft.	—

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