Listed by Windermere Real Estate Central, Bought with KW Lake Washington So
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1627 California Ave SW Unit 4 Seattle, WA 98116

North Admiral Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $595,000 - $674,009

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,479 Sq Ft
$1,685/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold November 21, 2023

Last sale price $600,000 $406 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,602/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Gated Community
  • Lafayette Elementary School Rated A-
  • Penthouse
  • 4-minute walk to California Place Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

Penthouse suite with sweeping views of Puget Sound, Elliot Bay and Downtown Seattle. Direct elevator access into this Spacious 1,479sf home. Light, bright, spacious and stylish. Light soars in through the large bay windows and skylights. The sunken family room and cozy wood burning fireplace give it a nice mid century feel and vibe. Refinished hardwood floors and new carpet throughout. Open Kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters, Master suite w/5 piece bath and soaking tub. Included in sale is a private ground floor flex space and large finished storage room: Home office, Gym, art/craft room?? Private garage off of the alley leads you through the courtyard and Swimming pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Keating

Windermere Real Estate Central License #81040 Listed on: 11/02/2023

Windermere Real Estate Central

Last Buyer's Agent

Laura Hinds

KW Lake Washington So License #133149

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2176403

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,386

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $1,685 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Views of a Sound
  • Bay
  • City
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Penthouse
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,479 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Schools

  • Lafayette Elementary School
  • Madison Mid Middle School
  • West Seattle High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, lawn service, sewer, water
  • 4 Units
  • Toni Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (206) 629-8760
  • California Suite Condominium Condos
  • West Seattle Subdivision
  • Park Phone (206) 629-8760 | Manager Toni Hahn

Amenities

  • Elevator
  • Lobby

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,386

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$1,685 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: California Suite Condominium
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1479
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 17
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Insulated Windows,Penthouse,Primary Bath,Skylights,Top Floor
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2176403?w=Consumer&agent=46458
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Laminate Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Ice Maker, Washer, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • BathsFullMain: 2
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 4
  • StorageNo: 4
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Stove/Range,Washer
  • StorageLocation: Basement
  • WindowCoverings: yes
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Bay, City, Mountain(s), Ocean, Sea, Sound
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Stucco
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Individual Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: #4

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central A/C, Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Ice Maker,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Elevator, Lobby Entrance, Pool, Gated, See Remarks
  • Park Manager Name: Toni Hahn
  • Park Manager Phone: 206-629-8760
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 1685
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 206-629-8760
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: See Remarks, Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Toni
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Elevator,Lobby Entrance,Pool-Outdoor,Security Gate,See Remarks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, Lawn Service, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Mid

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1298300040
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: No Rental Cap
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6386

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 4
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Lafayette

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Dec 29, 2023
Sold by
Olivier Denise and Olivier Douglas
Bought by
Penthouse Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Andy Keating
Windermere Real Estate Central
Buyer's Agent
Laura Hinds
KW Lake Washington So
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$650,252

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$50,252
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.50%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 2, 2023
Closed on
Nov 13, 2023
Sold by
Chudecke Tom
Bought by
Gorder Douglas and Olivier Denise
Seller's Agent
Andy Keating
Windermere Real Estate Central
Buyer's Agent
Laura Hinds
KW Lake Washington So
List Price
$600,000
Sold Price
$600,000
Views
58

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2022
Sold by
Houlihan Mary M and Houlihan Clifford J
Bought by
Fotheringham Laura

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 2007
Sold by
Houlihan Mary M and Houlihan Mary N
Bought by
Houlihan Mary M and Houlihan Clifford J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$25,000
Interest Rate
6.66%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Second

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2006
Sold by
Houlihan Clifford J
Bought by
Houlihan Mary N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$108,000
Interest Rate
6.2%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 1996
Sold by
Graham Fred N and Graham Dyan
Bought by
Peterson Bruce O and Peterson Judith A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$204,800
Interest Rate
7.87%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Penthouse Properties Llc $313 None Listed On Document
Gorder Douglas $600,000 Chicago Title
Fotheringham Laura $640,000 Chicago Title
Houlihan Mary M -- First American
Houlihan Mary N -- Commonwealth L
Houlihan Mary N $525,000 Commonwealth L
Peterson Bruce O $256,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Houlihan Mary M $25,000
Previous Owner Houlihan Mary M $508,000
Previous Owner Houlihan Mary N $108,000
Previous Owner Houlihan Mary N $417,000
Previous Owner Peterson Bruce O $204,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2023 11/21/23 Sold $600,000 0.0% $406 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2023 11/02/23 For Sale $600,000 -- $406 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,626 $576,000 $292,200 $283,800
2023 $6,386 $690,000 $292,200 $397,800
2022 $6,109 $751,000 $272,700 $478,300
2021 $5,786 $661,000 $233,700 $427,300
2020 $5,694 $594,000 $233,700 $360,300
2018 $5,121 $597,000 $233,700 $363,300
2017 $4,397 $514,000 $214,300 $299,700
2016 $3,513 $455,000 $194,800 $260,200
2015 $3,496 $352,000 $175,300 $176,700
2014 -- $360,000 $155,800 $204,200
2013 -- $282,000 $155,800 $126,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2176403

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 129830-0040