Listed by Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA, Bought with Real Broker LLC
$495,000
SOLD MAR 29, 2022

5038 California Ave SW Unit 2 Seattle, WA 98136

Fairmount Park Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
831 Sq Ft
$440/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$596 Per Sq Ft

14% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Gated Community
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Fairmount Park Elementary Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2022

You’re in Luck! This fantastic Updated West Seattle condo is ready for you to call home. Just steps away from the coveted Alaska Junction, you'll find the convenience of shops, restaurants, and the Sunday Farmer's Market. Inside you'll enjoy cozy Indoor-Outdoor living with Sunken Living Room and Fire Place that opens to your Large Private Patio with Partial Views of the Water and Sound- Doubling Your Living Space. 2 Bedrooms with Custom Cabinetry in the Closets help keep you organized. Pets Welcomed with Convenient Side Yard and Big Common Yard for play. With newer Washer & Dryer, New Carpet, Individual 1 Car Garage with Storage, and a Custom Bar to round it out- You have everything you need to start your summer out right!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kari Davis

Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA License #117793 Listed on: 03/04/2022

Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA

Last Buyer's Agent

Samantha Neel

Real Broker LLC License #89374

Real Broker LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1893322

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,788

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • West Facing Home
  • Private Yard
  • Yard

HOA Fees

  • $440 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Limited

Home Design

  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 831 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2822300040

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, internet, sewer, water
  • 7 Units
  • Darin Benofsky Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (206) 556-5623
  • Golden West Condominiums
  • Alaska Junction Subdivision
  • Park Phone (206) 556-5623 | Manager Darin Benofsky

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Elevator
  • Lobby

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,788

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$440 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: Golden West Condominiums
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 831
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 16
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Insulated Windows,Yard
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 1,208

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Window Unit A/C, Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Yard, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 4
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • 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: 2
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • StorageLocation: Garage
  • WindowCoverings: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Torch Down
  • View: Mountain(s), Partial, Sound
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked, Stucco, Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: See Remarks,Unit
  • BusRouteNumber: C Line, 56, 120

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Individual Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Wood, Cable Connected, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage
  • HeatingCoolingType: Wall,Window Unit A/C
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility Closet
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Garden Space, Gated, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance, Gated, See Remarks
  • Park Manager Name: Darin Benofsky
  • Park Manager Phone: 206-556-5623
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 440
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 206-556-5623
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Darin Benofsky
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Elevator,Fire Sprinklers,Garden Space,Gated Entry,High Speed Int Avail,Lobby Entrance,Security Gate,See Remarks

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Garbage, Internet, Sewer, Water

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2822300040
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1722
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7500
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Matrix
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Wood

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3788
  • AdditionalTaxIds: 282230-0040

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 7
  • EnergySource: Electric,Wood
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 7

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2022
Closed on
Mar 24, 2022
Sold by
Anthony Studer Michael and Brooke Haylee
Bought by
Perkins Elizabeth Ann
Seller's Agent
Kari Davis
Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA
Buyer's Agent
Samantha Neel
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$495,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.88%
Original Mortgage
$388,000
Outstanding Balance
$366,375
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,809

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2020
Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
Sold by
Lindberg Nancy D
Bought by
Studer Michael Anthony and Daggett Haylee Brooke
Seller's Agent
Chuck Houston
Windermere West Metro
Buyer's Agent
Kari Davis
Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$370,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.03%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.37%
Original Mortgage
$351,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Jun 17, 2016
Sold by
Zoellern Barry Steven
Bought by
Lindberg Nancy Dianne
Seller's Agent
Rebeccah Hartsook
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Houston
Windermere West Metro
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$326,500
Premium/Discount to List
$41,500
14.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Jun 15, 2016
Sold by
Montana Kenny
Bought by
Lindberg Nancy D
Seller's Agent
Rebeccah Hartsook
Redfin
Buyer's Agent
Chuck Houston
Windermere West Metro
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$326,500
Premium/Discount to List
$41,500
14.56%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2010
Sold by
Anderson Kirsten
Bought by
Montana Kenny

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 13, 2004
Sold by
Montana Kenny E
Bought by
Anderson Kirsten H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,350
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Johnson Douglas E and Johnson Ciria A
Bought by
Montana Kenny E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,350
Interest Rate
6.03%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1982
Sold by
Bates Ronald V and Bates Elise R
Bought by
Johnson Douglas E and Johnson Ciria A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $495,000 Fidelity National Title
Warranty Deed $370,000 Wfg Natl Ttl Co Of Wa Llc
Quit Claim Deed -- Cw Title Co
Warranty Deed $326,500 Cw Title Co
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $155,000 Old Republic T
Warranty Deed $58,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $388,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $351,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $180,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $134,330 FHA
Previous Owner $56,600 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,350 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Price Changed $415,000 -7.6% $499 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $449,000 -0.2% $540 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $449,999 -6.3% $542 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 For Sale $479,999 0.0% $578 / Sq Ft
04/09/2025 04/09/25 Off Market $479,999 -- --
03/19/2025 03/19/25 Price Changed $479,999 0.0% $578 / Sq Ft
03/19/2025 03/19/25 For Sale $479,999 -2.0% $578 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Off Market $490,000 -- --
01/30/2025 01/30/25 Price Changed $490,000 -2.0% $590 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 For Sale $500,000 +1.0% $602 / Sq Ft
03/29/2022 03/29/22 Sold $495,000 +13.8% $596 / Sq Ft
03/06/2022 03/06/22 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2022 03/04/22 For Sale $435,000 +17.6% $523 / Sq Ft
09/03/2020 09/03/20 Sold $370,000 0.0% $445 / Sq Ft
08/06/2020 08/06/20 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $369,900 +13.3% $445 / Sq Ft
06/20/2016 06/20/16 Sold $326,500 +14.6% $393 / Sq Ft
06/08/2016 06/08/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $285,000 -- $343 / 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 $4,169 $430,000 $211,800 $218,200
2023 $4,644 $491,000 $211,800 $279,200
2022 $3,488 $433,000 $202,800 $230,200
2021 $3,788 $375,000 $189,300 $185,700
2020 $3,847 $389,000 $189,300 $199,700
2018 $3,155 $350,000 $171,200 $178,800
2017 $2,231 $316,000 $153,200 $162,800
2016 $2,200 $228,000 $153,200 $74,800
2015 $1,940 $220,000 $126,200 $93,800
2014 -- $198,000 $108,100 $89,900
2013 -- $155,000 $108,100 $46,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1893322

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 282230-0040