Listed by Ken Arkills • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW. Bought with John L Scott RE West Seattle.

Off market sep 2009 for $470K

$1,092,811

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,961/mo

•

2,330

sq ft

8702 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136

About this home

WOW! Impeccably maintained classic brick Fauntlee Hills home with views! Spacious thru-out with formal living & dining rooms, an expanded & updated kitchen and hardwood floors. The daylight lower level is perfect for entertaining with a family room & 1/2 bath & den or office. Other fine features include gas heat, fireplace & all appliances including a washer & dryer. A gorgeous terraced park like yard with fruit trees & a patio offers privacy & a park like feel! This home is truly a rare find!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$469Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Ken Arkills • Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Bought with Karen Devoe • John L Scott RE West Seattle

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

Redfin Estimate

$1,092,811

$623K since sold in September 2009$17K since October

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 13.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.27M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$700,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths1,960 sq ft
4000 SW concord St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$943,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,280 sq ft
7720 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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BOUGHT WITH REDFIN AUG 20, 2026
$950,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,370 sq ft
3701 SW Henderson St, Seattle, WA 98126
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SOLD BY REDFIN FEB 27, 2026
$1,750,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,760 sq ft
4015 SW Donovan St, Seattle, WA 98136
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$2,000,000
E
3 beds3 baths3,280 sq ft
8803 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
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Market trends in West Seattle, WA

Last updated October 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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333

39 MoM

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Sale history for 8702 40th Ave SW

Date

Event

Price

Sep 3, 2009

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

$470,000

$202/sq ft

Aug 11, 2009

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

—

Aug 5, 2009

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

—

Aug 5, 2009

Delisted

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

—

Jul 18, 2009

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #29103182

$489,000

$210/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,492 (+12.7%)

$715,000 + $258,000

$973,000

2025

$9,313 (+12.6%)

$715,000 + $258,000

$973,000

2024

$8,274 (+5.2%)

$679,000 + $249,000

$928,000

2023

$7,866 (+9.2%)

$415,000 + $381,000

$796,000

2022

$7,201 (+4.1%)

$355,000 + $490,000

$845,000

2021

$6,916 (+0.9%)

$307,000 + $401,000

$708,000

2020

$6,857 (+12.2%)

$281,000 + $367,000

$648,000

2019

$6,112 (−6.4%)

$281,000 + $365,000

$646,000

2018

$6,529 (+17.3%)

$281,000 + $365,000

$646,000

2017

$5,568 (+3.9%)

$243,000 + $366,000

$609,000

2016

$5,361 (+17.2%)

$214,000 + $319,000

$533,000

2015

$4,576 (+1.6%)

$203,000 + $301,000

$504,000

2014

$4,506 (+11.1%)

$178,000 + $259,000

$437,000

2013

$4,055 (−4.1%)

$159,000 + $233,000

$392,000

2012

$4,230 (−0.3%)

$152,000 + $193,000

$345,000

2011

$4,241 (+9.2%)

$231,000 + $171,000

$402,000

2010

$3,884 (−6.4%)

$227,000 + $168,000

$395,000

2009

$4,149

$277,000 + $205,000

$482,000

Tax history for 8702 40th Ave SW

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,492 (+12.7%)

$715,000 + $258,000

$973,000

2025

$9,313 (+12.6%)

$715,000 + $258,000

$973,000

2024

$8,274 (+5.2%)

$679,000 + $249,000

$928,000

2023

$7,866 (+9.2%)

$415,000 + $381,000

$796,000

2022

$7,201 (+4.1%)

$355,000 + $490,000

$845,000

2021

$6,916 (+0.9%)

$307,000 + $401,000

$708,000

2020

$6,857 (+12.2%)

$281,000 + $367,000

$648,000

2019

$6,112 (−6.4%)

$281,000 + $365,000

$646,000

2018

$6,529 (+17.3%)

$281,000 + $365,000

$646,000

2017

$5,568 (+3.9%)

$243,000 + $366,000

$609,000

2016

$5,361 (+17.2%)

$214,000 + $319,000

$533,000

2015

$4,576 (+1.6%)

$203,000 + $301,000

$504,000

2014

$4,506 (+11.1%)

$178,000 + $259,000

$437,000

2013

$4,055 (−4.1%)

$159,000 + $233,000

$392,000

2012

$4,230 (−0.3%)

$152,000 + $193,000

$345,000

2011

$4,241 (+9.2%)

$231,000 + $171,000

$402,000

2010

$3,884 (−6.4%)

$227,000 + $168,000

$395,000

2009

$4,149

$277,000 + $205,000

$482,000

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,050

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

248420 0140

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Mar 31, 2023 • Final

Single-family/duplex furnace

Perform a like-for-like replacement of a gas furnace.

HVAC

Mar 30, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Disconnect and reconnect a gas furnace for replacement and install low voltage wiring for a thermostat.

Electrical

HVAC

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Lower): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Lower

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Basement Information
Basement Features: Daylight, Finished

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

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Appliances: Dryer, Washer
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, See Remarks, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Brick

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,330
Style Code: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View

Land Information
Vegetation: Brush, Fruit Trees, Garden Space

Lot Information
Lot Number: 6
Site Features: Gas Available,Patio
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.2686
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,148
Tax Year: 2009

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

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Gas/ lower level
Water Heater Type: Gas/ lower level

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

HOA Information
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly

School Information
High School District: Seattle

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: West Seattle Freeway to 35th Ave SW. South to SW Barton St. West to 39th Ave SW. Right to SW Trenton St. Left to 40th Ave SW. Right to 8702.
Topography: Level,PartialSlope,Terraces

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 248420 0140

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 5, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Saturday, July 18, 2009

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,330
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2330
MLS Square Footage Source: Relist
Building Area Total: 2330
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Building Name: Fauntlee Hills Div #3
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

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Schools

Arbor Heights Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

8/10

Denny Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Chief Sealth High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

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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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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Estimated sale price

$1.04M – $1.26M

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