Listed by Windermere West Metro, Bought with Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA
$370,000
SOLD SEP 3, 2020

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

$445 Per Sq Ft

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bamboo Flooring
  • Fairmount Park Elementary Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of March 2022

Stunning updated condo just blocks to Alaska Junction w/individual detached garage! The perfect blend between mid-century style & today's touches. Unique design w/ no shared walls w/neighbors. Spacious sunken Living rm with lava stone frplc, wood wrapped double slider leading out to spacious private patio & garden w/peek sound view. Kitchen with SS appliances, Granite counters & custom cab’s. In unit Laundry, Pets ok! Big common yard. Garage access off alley w/addn'l storage. EZ bus access!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chuck Houston

Windermere West Metro License #1135 Listed on: 08/05/2020

Windermere West Metro

Last Buyer's Agent

Kari Davis

Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA License #117793

Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1642798

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,043

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

HOA Fees

  • $440 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

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

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Bamboo
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • Fairmount Park Elementary School
  • Madison Mid Middle School
  • West Seattle High School

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2822300040

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, garbage, water/sewer
  • Darin Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (206) 556-5623
  • Golden West Condos
  • West Seattle Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Elevator
  • Lobby

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,043

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$440 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,RangeOven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Building Name: Golden West
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 831
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • RemodeledUpdated: true
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 10

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, 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,Microwave,Range/Oven,Refrigerator,Washer
  • StorageLocation: Garage

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Flat, Torch Down
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Sidewalk
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Stucco, Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Garbage, Water/Sewer
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Utility room
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Garden Space, Lobby Entrance
  • Association Fee: 440
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 206-556-5623
  • Pets Allowed: See Remarks
  • AssociationContactName: Darin
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Elevator,Garden Space,Gated Entry,Lobby Entrance

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Garbage, Water/Sewer

Schools

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

Lot Info

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

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3043

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 5

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Fairmount Park

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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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: 1642798

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 282230-0040