4878 Beach Dr SW Seattle, WA 98116
Seaview NeighborhoodEstimated payment $10,911/month
Highlights
- Views of a Sound
- Deck
- Ceramic Tile Flooring
- Alki Elementary School Rated A-
- No HOA
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
About This Home
Rarest of opportunities! Take in ever-changing sky, sound, and mountain views from this spacious Beach Drive home. The main level features stunning views, generous living spaces and formal dining room, the new kitchen opens up to a great room with fireplace, and 3 bedrooms including a primary suite all on one level. Extensively updated throughout. Relax on the oversized deck and enjoy dramatic sunsets or storms rolling in. The versatile lower level offers a second living space (legal ADU), kitchen, 2 bedrooms & 2 baths—ideal for guests or rental income. Home can be used in so many ways. 2-car garage, fenced backyard, front UV windows, A/C. Close proximity to Alki & Lincoln Beaches, and California Junction for the ultimate coastal lifestyle.
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS#: 2436103
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $14,492
Year Built
- Built in 1968
Lot Details
- 6,875 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
Property Views
- Views of a Sound
- Mountain Views
Home Design
- Duplex
- Poured Concrete
- Composition Roof
- Bitumen Roof
- Wood Siding
- Cement Board or Planked
Interior Spaces
- 3,660 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Vinyl Plank
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces
- 2 Covered Spaces
Outdoor Features
- Deck
Schools
- Alki Elementary School
- Madison Mid Middle School
- West Seattle High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Spring Hills Villa Condos
- Beach Drive Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 7936000249
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $14,492 | $1,473,000 | $554,000 | $919,000 |
| 2023 | $13,143 | $1,371,000 | $512,000 | $859,000 |
| 2022 | $11,387 | $1,455,000 | $496,000 | $959,000 |
| 2021 | $10,459 | $1,216,000 | $457,000 | $759,000 |
| 2020 | $10,728 | $1,057,000 | $365,000 | $692,000 |
| 2018 | $9,730 | $1,088,000 | $365,000 | $723,000 |
| 2017 | $8,435 | $966,000 | $331,000 | $635,000 |
| 2016 | $8,096 | $864,000 | $316,000 | $548,000 |
| 2015 | $7,031 | $811,000 | $297,000 | $514,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $719,000 | $271,000 | $448,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $618,000 | $236,000 | $382,000 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/19/2025 09/19/25 | For Sale | $1,850,000 | -- | $505 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | $313 | Stewart Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Fidelity National Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $615,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Warranty Deed | $90,000 | Transnation Title Insurance |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $622,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $492,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $80,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
MLS Number: 2436103
APN: 793600-0249
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