OFF MARKET

Listed by Efrem Howard • John L. Scott, Inc. Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.

Off market oct 2021 for $725K

$763,069

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $836/mo

•

820

sq ft

8454 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98144

About this home

Whether you're an investor, flipper or end user this sure to capture your imagination! Classic rambler offers very livable spaces, brick frplc, built-ins, big windows, cheery kitchen, fresh bath, sizable bdrms. Outdoor pool, extensive patio, brick BBQ pavilion, fenced yard framed by greenery create your own secluded backyard get-a-way. Established landscaping, one car garage. Trending community close to the Thistle steps, Lincoln Park, Fauntleroy ferry dock, Westwood Village and all the area has to offer. Super commuter location - California, 35th and transit lines are SO CLOSE. Hop the nearby ferry for an easy weekend excursion, experience the best of Seattle summer at Alki Beach. Sold AS IS. Buyer to verify all info to own satisfaction.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

7,600 sq ftLot Size

$931Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Efrem Howard • John L. Scott, Inc

Bought with Efrem Howard • John L. Scott, Inc

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1832562

Redfin Estimate

$763,069

$37K since sold in October 2021$7,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($638K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$517,500
A
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$685,000
B
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$700,000
C
2 beds1.5 baths1,960 sq ft
4000 SW concord St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$485,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,120 sq ft
3706 SW Trenton St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$767,888
E
3 beds1 bath1,340 sq ft
8627 34th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$675,000
F
2 beds1 bath830 sq ft
7904 39th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.0%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$850K

$12K MoM

Avg. days on market

12d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 8454 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,616 (+11.9%)

$607,000 + $61,000

$668,000

2025

$6,805 (−3.3%)

$607,000 + $61,000

$668,000

2024

$7,037 (+5.1%)

$576,000 + $61,000

$637,000

2023

$6,693 (+7.8%)

$469,000 + $207,000

$676,000

2022

$6,210 (+3.9%)

$401,000 + $317,000

$718,000

2021

$5,980 (+0.9%)

$346,000 + $265,000

$611,000

2020

$5,927 (+12.2%)

$317,000 + $242,000

$559,000

2019

$5,282 (+20.5%)

$316,000 + $241,000

$557,000

2018

$4,384 (+17.0%)

$316,000 + $241,000

$557,000

2017

$3,747 (+4.2%)

$289,000 + $105,000

$394,000

2016

$3,596 (−59.8%)

$254,000 + $91,000

$345,000

2015

$8,938 (+195.5%)

$241,000 + $85,000

$326,000

2014

$3,025 (+6.8%)

$211,000 + $72,000

$283,000

2013

$2,833 (−21.9%)

$189,000 + $65,000

$254,000

2012

$3,628 (−0.1%)

$180,000 + $54,000

$234,000

2011

$3,633 (+9.1%)

$203,000 + $141,000

$344,000

2010

$3,330 (−6.3%)

$200,000 + $138,000

$338,000

2009

$3,553

$244,000 + $168,000

$412,000

Tax history for 8454 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,616 (+11.9%)

$607,000 + $61,000

$668,000

2025

$6,805 (−3.3%)

$607,000 + $61,000

$668,000

2024

$7,037 (+5.1%)

$576,000 + $61,000

$637,000

2023

$6,693 (+7.8%)

$469,000 + $207,000

$676,000

2022

$6,210 (+3.9%)

$401,000 + $317,000

$718,000

2021

$5,980 (+0.9%)

$346,000 + $265,000

$611,000

2020

$5,927 (+12.2%)

$317,000 + $242,000

$559,000

2019

$5,282 (+20.5%)

$316,000 + $241,000

$557,000

2018

$4,384 (+17.0%)

$316,000 + $241,000

$557,000

2017

$3,747 (+4.2%)

$289,000 + $105,000

$394,000

2016

$3,596 (−59.8%)

$254,000 + $91,000

$345,000

2015

$8,938 (+195.5%)

$241,000 + $85,000

$326,000

2014

$3,025 (+6.8%)

$211,000 + $72,000

$283,000

2013

$2,833 (−21.9%)

$189,000 + $65,000

$254,000

2012

$3,628 (−0.1%)

$180,000 + $54,000

$234,000

2011

$3,633 (+9.1%)

$203,000 + $141,000

$344,000

2010

$3,330 (−6.3%)

$200,000 + $138,000

$338,000

2009

$3,553

$244,000 + $168,000

$412,000

*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

7,600 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

820

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

249320 0465

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

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): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

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

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

Basement Information
Basement Features: None

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Energy Source: See Remarks
Sq. Ft. Finished: 820
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Has View

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: KCR
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.1745
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,980
Tax Year: 2021

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Public
Power Company: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, See Remarks

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Seattle Public Sch
Middle Or Junior High School: Denny Mid
High School: Sealth High
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Directions: From California Ave SW: Head east on SW Thistle St, south (R) on 40th Ave SW, look for address. From 35th Ave SW: Head west on SW Thistle St, south (L) on 40th Ave SW, look for address.

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 820
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 249320 0465

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Green Information
Power Production Type: See Remarks

Home Information
Living Area: 820
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 820
MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
Building Area Total: 820
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: West Seattle
Structure Type: House
Levels: One

Around this home

Schools

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

Denny Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

7/10

Chief Sealth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

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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

6 days above 86° expected this year, 13 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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Seattle, WA • 98144

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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.

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$725,000 – $878,000

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