If you're looking for a ready-to-rent investment property, this duplex is a prime opportunity. With a complete exterior replacement and fresh interior updates, this property is set to impress both tenants and investors alike. Step inside to find newly installed carpet and a fresh coat of paint throughout both units. This revitalization gives the interiors a clean, inviting ambiance, perfect for attracting potential tenants. Each of the two units within this duplex offers 960 square feet of living space, providing ample room for comfortable living. With 3 bedrooms and 1 bath in each unit, tenants will appreciate the spaciousness and convenience of this layout.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2222832
Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,210
Year Built
Built in 1931
Lot Details
3,629 Sq Ft Lot
Street terminates at a dead end
Property is in average condition
Home Design
Duplex
Poured Concrete
Composition Roof
Cement Board or Planked
Interior Spaces
1,931 Sq Ft Home
2-Story Property
Territorial Views
Flooring
Wall to Wall Carpet
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
6 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Schools
Hawthorne Elementary School
Aki Kurose Middle School
Franklin High School
Utilities
Baseboard Heating
High Speed Internet
Community Details
No Home Owners Association
Columbia City Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
Assessor Parcel Number 5649600455
Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,210
Year Built
Built in 1931
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
Property Type: Residential Income
Property Sub Type: Multi Family
StyleCode: 52 - Duplex
Year Built: 1931
MLS Status: Sold
Prev Status: Closed
New Construction: No
CalculatedSquareFootage: 1931
Special Features: None
Cumulative Days on Market: 318
Interior Features
Possible Use: Multi-Family
Total Bedrooms: 6
Fireplace: No
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Stories: 2
SquareFootageFinished: 0
SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
BathsFullUpper: 0
BathsHalfUpper: 0
BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
BedroomsUpper: 0
Exterior Features
Roof: Composition
View: Territorial
Lot Features: Dead End Street, Paved
View: Yes
Waterfront: No
Construction Type: Cement Plank
Exterior Features: Cement Planked
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Property Condition: Average
Structure Type: Duplex
Garage/Parking
Carport Y N: No
Open Parking: No
ParkingUncoveredSpaces: 0
Utilities
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Cooling: None
Cooling Y N: No
Heating: Baseboard
Heating Yn: Yes
PowerCompany: City of Seattle
SewerCompany: City of Seattle
WaterCompany: City of Seattle
CableConnected: Xfinity
InternetConnected: Xfinity
WaterSewerGarbage: 0
Condo/Co-op/Association
Senior Community: No
Association: No
Schools
Junior High Dist: Seattle
High School: Franklin High
Middle Or Junior School: Aki Kurose
Lot Info
Parcel Number: 5649600455
Lot Size Acres: 0.0833
Lot Size Sq Ft: 3629
Zoning Description: Multi-Family
Irrigation Water Rights: No
ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
ShowMapLink: true
SiteFeatures: High Speed Internet
MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
MLSSquareFootageSource: KCR
Green Features
Power Production Type: Electric
Rental Info
GrossRentMultiplier: 0
LeasedItems: None
TotalMonthlyIncome: 0
Tax Info
Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: 7210
Multi Family
Number Of Units Total: 2
Leasable Area: 1920
EnergySource: Electric
UnitsInBuildingTotal: 2
UnitsBelowGrade: true
VacancyRate: 0
MLS Schools
Elementary School: Hawthorne
Ownership History
DateNameOwned ForOwner Type
May 2012 - PresentBreidenich Clare13 Years
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 21, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2012
Sold by
First Savings Bank Northwest
Bought by
Breidenich Clare
Seller's Agent
Sandi Kleist
Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Buyer's Agent
Stuart Vincent
Windermere Real Estate Midtown
List Price
$239,950
Sold Price
$275,000
Premium/Discount to List
$35,050
14.61%
Total Days on Market
316
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.67%
Original Mortgage
$206,250
Outstanding Balance
$145,088
Interest Rate
3.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$572,755
Feb 2012 - May 2012First Savings Bank Northwest3 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Feb 22, 2012
Sold by
Delmar Acquisitions Llc
Bought by
First Savings Bank Northwest
Jun 2008 - Feb 2012Delmar Acquisitions Llc3 Years and 8 Months
Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 2008
Sold by
Brandon Street Townhomes Llc
Bought by
Delmar Acquisitions Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Apr 2008 - Jun 2008Brandon Street Townhomes Llc2 Months
Company
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 24, 2008
Sold by
Smith Marcus D
Bought by
Brandon Street Townhomes Llc
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Jun 1993 - Apr 2008Smith Marcus D14 Years and 10 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 22, 1993
Sold by
Smith George K
Bought by
Smith Marcus D
Jan 1992 - Jun 1993Smith George K1 Year and 5 Months
Private Individual
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 3, 1992
Sold by
Smith Ina M and Smith George K
Bought by
Smith George K
Map
Range of Values:
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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Tax History
Year
Tax Paid
Tax AssessmentTax 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
$8,048
$811,000
$457,000
$354,000
2023
$7,406
$758,000
$449,000
$309,000
2022
$6,788
$825,000
$426,000
$399,000
2021
$6,291
$714,000
$385,000
$329,000
2020
$7,621
$626,000
$338,000
$288,000
2018
$6,995
$772,000
$230,000
$542,000
2017
$5,751
$693,000
$203,000
$490,000
2016
$4,691
$586,000
$170,000
$416,000
2015
$4,138
$463,000
$151,000
$312,000
2014
--
$417,000
$132,000
$285,000
2013
--
$211,000
$206,000
$5,000
Source: Public Records
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
This home is located at 3948 S Brandon St, Seattle, WA 98118 and is currently priced at $677,000, approximately $350 per square foot. This property was built in 1931. 3948 S Brandon 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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