Listed by Windermere Real Estate Midtown, Bought with Windermere R E Mount Baker
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3937 S Orcas St Seattle, WA 98118

Columbia City Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $753,000 - $822,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,870 Sq Ft
$418/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 05, 2019

Last sale price $517,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 51% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,798/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • High Speed Internet
  • Hawthorne Elementary School Rated A-
  • Attached Garage
  • Partially Fenced Property

About This Home

As of March 2019

Great opportunity to own a mid century home in Hillman City & make it your own. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large kitchen & dining spaces, hardwood floors & fireplace. Lower level has high ceilings, bedroom, family room, bar, fireplace & plenty of space for added bath & laundry room. Sits high off street, attached garage, lrg yard w/deck. Steps to local eateries, the historic culture of Hillman and Columbia City, light rail, easy commute to DT, Sea and SLU, walk score 88!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Fink

Windermere Real Estate Midtown License #46657 Listed on: 01/08/2019

Windermere Real Estate Midtown

Co-Listed By

Dan Sweeney

RE/MAX Parkside Affiliates License #29797

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennie Grant

Windermere R E Mount Baker License #118372

Windermere R E Mount Baker

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1399028

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1962

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Oven or Range
  • Partially Finished Basement

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Hillman City Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 3331001695

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,622

Year Built

Built in 1962

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 16 - 1 Story W/Bsmnt.
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1962
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dining Room
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.50
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Main
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Fireplaces Lower: 1
  • Basement: Partially Finished, Roughed In
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Family Room: Lower
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1870
  • Square Footage Finished: 1870

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Garage-Attached, Off Street
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Company: City of Seattle
  • Water Heater: Basement-Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Hillman City
  • Project: Hillman City

Schools

  • Elementary School: Hawthorne
  • Middle School: Mercer Mid
  • High School: Franklin High
  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 9-10
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5150
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Level, Terraces
  • Parcel Number: 3331001695
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Level, Terraces

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4271

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2019
Closed on
Mar 4, 2019
Sold by
Senior Guardianship Services Llc
Bought by
Leahy James T and Leahy Brittnie Elise
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Fink
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
Buyer's Agent
Jennie Grant
Windermere R E Mount Baker
List Price
$499,700
Sold Price
$517,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,300
3.46%
Current Estimated Value
$780,867

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$263,867
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$491,150
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Leahy James T $517,000 Wfg National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Leahy James T $100,000
Open Leahy James T $475,000
Closed Leahy James T $491,150
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/05/2019 03/05/19 Sold $517,000 +3.5% $276 / Sq Ft
01/16/2019 01/16/19 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2019 01/08/19 For Sale $499,700 -- $267 / 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 $6,622 $645,000 $320,000 $325,000
2023 $6,190 $603,000 $315,000 $288,000
2022 $5,674 $657,000 $299,000 $358,000
2021 $5,263 $569,000 $271,000 $298,000
2020 $4,904 $499,000 $238,000 $261,000
2018 $4,271 $440,000 $151,000 $289,000
2017 $3,395 $395,000 $133,000 $262,000
2016 $3,125 $319,000 $112,000 $207,000
2015 $2,765 $287,000 $100,000 $187,000
2014 -- $259,000 $87,000 $172,000
2013 -- $224,000 $98,000 $126,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Jennifer Fink

    Windermere Corporate

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  • Dan Sweeney

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Dan Sweeney

    RE/MAX

    (360) 791-1880

    80 Total Sales

    Dan Sweeney
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  • Jennie Grant

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Jennie Grant

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 335-3267

    4 in this area

    39 Total Sales

    Jennie Grant
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1399028

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 333100-1695

Washington King County Seattle 98118 Columbia City

3937 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 3937 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98118 since 08 January 2019 and is currently estimated at $780,867, approximately $417 per square foot. This property was built in 1962. 3937 S Orcas St is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Hawthorne Elementary School, Aki Kurose Middle School, and Franklin High School.

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