Google street view image for 6557 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

Off market oct 2002 for $175K

$950,350

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,131/mo

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2 ba

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1,260

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6557 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

6557 40th Ave SW is a 1,260 square foot house on a 6,314 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 18, 2002 for $175,000. Based on Redfin's Seattle data, we estimate the home's value is $950,350.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

6,314 sq ftLot Size

$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$950,350

$775K since sold in October 2002$7,000 since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($879K) 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 SEP 15, 2026
$755,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,010 sq ft
6516 41st 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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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$890,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft
6052 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$737,500
E
2 beds1 bath1,270 sq ft
5920 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$855,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,300 sq ft
4338 SW Willow St, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in Gatewood, WA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

101.5%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$775K

$295K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

8 days MoM

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0 MoM

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Sale history for 6557 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,565 (+12.4%)

$753,000 + $230,000

$983,000

2025

$9,399 (+9.5%)

$753,000 + $230,000

$983,000

2024

$8,580 (+5.2%)

$715,000 + $222,000

$937,000

2023

$8,158 (+7.9%)

$601,000 + $266,000

$867,000

2022

$7,564 (+3.8%)

$514,000 + $406,000

$920,000

2021

$7,284 (+0.5%)

$444,000 + $339,000

$783,000

2020

$7,248 (+12.4%)

$406,000 + $310,000

$716,000

2019

$6,447 (−7.5%)

$405,000 + $309,000

$714,000

2018

$6,967 (+17.7%)

$405,000 + $309,000

$714,000

2017

$5,919 (+3.6%)

$396,000 + $281,000

$677,000

2016

$5,714 (+17.5%)

$348,000 + $244,000

$592,000

2015

$4,861 (+1.2%)

$330,000 + $230,000

$560,000

2014

$4,803 (+6.7%)

$288,000 + $197,000

$485,000

2013

$4,500 (+2.0%)

$258,000 + $177,000

$435,000

2012

$4,411 (−0.4%)

$246,000 + $154,000

$400,000

2011

$4,429 (+8.8%)

$238,000 + $195,000

$433,000

2010

$4,070 (−6.6%)

$234,000 + $192,000

$426,000

2009

$4,359

$286,000 + $234,000

$520,000

Tax history for 6557 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,565 (+12.4%)

$753,000 + $230,000

$983,000

2025

$9,399 (+9.5%)

$753,000 + $230,000

$983,000

2024

$8,580 (+5.2%)

$715,000 + $222,000

$937,000

2023

$8,158 (+7.9%)

$601,000 + $266,000

$867,000

2022

$7,564 (+3.8%)

$514,000 + $406,000

$920,000

2021

$7,284 (+0.5%)

$444,000 + $339,000

$783,000

2020

$7,248 (+12.4%)

$406,000 + $310,000

$716,000

2019

$6,447 (−7.5%)

$405,000 + $309,000

$714,000

2018

$6,967 (+17.7%)

$405,000 + $309,000

$714,000

2017

$5,919 (+3.6%)

$396,000 + $281,000

$677,000

2016

$5,714 (+17.5%)

$348,000 + $244,000

$592,000

2015

$4,861 (+1.2%)

$330,000 + $230,000

$560,000

2014

$4,803 (+6.7%)

$288,000 + $197,000

$485,000

2013

$4,500 (+2.0%)

$258,000 + $177,000

$435,000

2012

$4,411 (−0.4%)

$246,000 + $154,000

$400,000

2011

$4,429 (+8.8%)

$238,000 + $195,000

$433,000

2010

$4,070 (−6.6%)

$234,000 + $192,000

$426,000

2009

$4,359

$286,000 + $234,000

$520,000

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

Permits

Apr 14, 2025 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Install a new electrical circuit and outlets on either side of the chimney in the basement.

Electrical

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Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 900
Basement Finish: Finished
Basement Type: Daylight

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1

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

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Exterior

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

Property Information
Subdivision Name: GATEWOOD GARDENS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,260
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 900
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: GATEWOOD GARDENS PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 7

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,314
Legal Lot Number: 7
Legal Block Number: 3
School Tax District: SEATTLE #1
Municipality Name: SEATTLE
Acres: 0.1449
Zoning Code: NR3
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY(RES USE/ZONE)

Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Mountain

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,260
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,314 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 271910 0125

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Gatewood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

7/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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

6/10 Air Factor

8 unhealthy days expected this year, 9 days in 30 years

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$903,000 – $1.09M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
6537 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3266 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,632
6715 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,247
6530 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$999,504
6546 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$1,001,413
6542 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$1,107,243
6531 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$979,610
3900 SW Holly Street, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1660 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,633

Address	Redfin Estimate
6527 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3172 Sq. Ft.	$1,710,798
6706 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2480 Sq. Ft.	$1,455,007
6716 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2440 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,599
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6552 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2040 Sq. Ft.	$971,329
6536 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$903,014
6532 41st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$1,031,043

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6551 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$885,924
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