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About this home
Spectacular west-facing views stretch from Vashon to Bainbridge, showcased from an expansive deck ideal for relaxing or entertaining. This charming Cape Cod–style home blends timeless character with thoughtful updates, including a beautifully appointed kitchen featuring custom cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and convenient slide-out pantry drawers. Set in the highly desirable Gatewood neighborhood, known for its quiet streets and underground utilities that preserve open skies and sightlines. Energy-conscious buyers will appreciate the 13-panel solar photovoltaic system, offering efficiency and long-term savings. A rare opportunity to enjoy classic design, modern comfort, and sweeping Puget Sound views in one of West Seattle’s most sought-after settings. Minutes to shops, dining, and parks, with easy access to all that West Seattle has to offer, a setting that truly captures the best of Pacific Northwest living.
Gatewood, located between California Avenue SW and Fauntleroy Way SW, is a residential and hillside Seattle neighborhood with Puget Sound viewpoints and a patchwork of pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the California Ave SW & SW Myrtle St junction, where a compact strip of cafes, bakeries, and small storefronts sets a steady, walkable rhythm. The original Husky Deli anchors daily routines with old-school counters and local staples. Nearby, the Admiral Theater adds a marquee-lit cultural note, while the West Seattle Farmers Market brings a weekly street-level pulse. Streets of Craftsman bungalows and mid-century homes step down toward the water, and Lincoln Park’s forested trails and shorelines frame the outdoor tempo.
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Offer insights
6901 40th Ave SW · $1,175,000
$1.16M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.16M+ is a strong offer
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,175,000
Median list price in this area is $1,038,282. (12% lower than this home)
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Dining room
Fireplace (wood-burning)
Walk-in closets
Water heater (on-demand, located in basement)
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms total
Bedrooms are split across levels (upper, main, lower, second)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 three-quarter bathroom
One bathtub
Two showers
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Double oven
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove/Range
Kitchen counter
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Utility room on lower level
Flooring
Bamboo/Cork
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Laminate
Softwood
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
High-efficiency (90%+) heating
Forced air
Radiant heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Partially fenced yard
Deck
Patio
Cable TV and high-speed internet available
Garden space
Fruit trees
Curbs, paved streets, and sidewalks
Partial slope topography
Has a view
Home design
Single-family residence
One-and-a-half story with finished basement
Main entry on main level
East-facing
Parking
Detached carport
Covered space (1)
Two uncovered spaces
Driveway and off-street parking
Security
Partially fenced
Construction
Wood construction
Composition roof
Poured concrete foundation
Effective year built 1940
Built on lot
Utilities
Public water (Seattle Public Utilities)
Sewer connected (Seattle Public Utilities)
Power from Seattle City Light
Solar PV
Energy sources: electric and natural gas
Cable connected (Comcast)
Financial info
Financing accepted: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Other
Zoning: NR3
Site features include deck and partially fenced yard
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Install a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system and perform a main panel upgrade.
Electrical
Solar
Jun 3, 2022 • Final
Side sewer
Perform a spot repair on a side sewer located on private property. No work will be performed in the public right-of-way.
Plumbing
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