Listed by Keller Williams North Seattle, Bought with Windermere Bellevue Commons
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5255 42nd Ave SW Seattle, WA 98136

Fairmount Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,150,000 - $1,297,144

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,880 Sq Ft
$655/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 26, 2024

Last sale price $1,371,000 $729 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,561/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Fairmount Park Elementary Rated A-
  • Fruit Trees
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of April 2024

Welcome to Seaview! This is a meticulously maintained home on a spacious corner lot with partial views of the Sound and mountains! A perfect blend of updated systems with old world charm, enjoy the coved ceilings, arched doorways and original hardwoods, along with the security of updated electrical, plumbing and windows. 4 spacious bedrooms, office spaces and a huge unfinished basement with great ceiling height and tons of potential. Custom built ins, and period details throughout. Outside you will find well loved garden spaces with mature landscaping, garden shed, and a detached 2 car garage for parking, storage, shop or a terrific DADU location. Convenient to I-5, shops, restaurants and everything West Seattle has to offer. This is it!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Bensadon

Keller Williams North Seattle License #111109 Listed on: 04/03/2024

Keller Williams North Seattle

Last Buyer's Agent

Marcie Moore

Windermere Bellevue Commons License #78128

Windermere Bellevue Commons

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2212715

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 6,250 Sq Ft Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Terraced Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,880 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Natural lighting in basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Heater
  • High Tech Cabling
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Seaview Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7625700420

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,150

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 18 - 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency Compensation: 2.5
  • Inclusions: Dishwashers,Dryers,GarbageDisposal,Microwaves,Refrigerators,StovesRanges,Washers
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3060
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 486

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Daylight, Unfinished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Softwood, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceramic Tile, Fir/Softwood, Hardwood, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 1880
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1880
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 1180
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Detached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: SecuritySystem, FullyFenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: SPU
  • SewerCompany: SPU
  • WaterCompany: SPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Basement
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Seattle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 7625700420
  • Topography: Terraces
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1435
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6250
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Irrigation,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Public Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public Records

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9150

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2024
Closed on
Apr 26, 2024
Sold by
Miller Richard L and Miller Karin L
Bought by
Jansen Laura C and Cortinaz James C
Seller's Agent
Mark Bensadon
Keller Williams North Seattle
Buyer's Agent
Marcie Moore
Windermere Bellevue Commons
List Price
$1,225,000
Sold Price
$1,371,000
Premium/Discount to List
$146,000
11.92%
Views
985
Current Estimated Value
$1,231,786

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$139,214
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.38%
Original Mortgage
$977,500
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2012
Closed on
Oct 13, 2012
Sold by
Atwell Justin J and Atwell Becky
Bought by
Miller Richard L and Miller Karin L
Seller's Agent
Patrick Galvin
RSVP Brokers ERA
Buyer's Agent
Dana Ufkes
RSVP Brokers ERA
List Price
$608,000
Sold Price
$608,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.32%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2005
Sold by
Taylor Elizabeth A
Bought by
Atwell Justin J and Atwell Becky

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
5.53%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Jansen Laura C $1,371,000 Chicago Title
Miller Richard L $608,000 Stewart Title
Atwell Justin J $474,950 Transnation Ti
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Jansen Laura C $1,260,000
Closed Jansen Laura C $977,500
Closed Jansen Laura C $256,262
Previous Owner Atwell Justin J $417,000
Previous Owner Atwell Justin J $140,938
Previous Owner Atwell Justin J $325,000
Previous Owner Taylor Elizabeth A $364,800
Closed Atwell Justin J $119,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/26/2024 04/26/24 Sold $1,371,000 +11.9% $729 / Sq Ft
04/08/2024 04/08/24 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2024 04/03/24 For Sale $1,225,000 +101.5% $652 / Sq Ft
10/25/2012 10/25/12 Sold $608,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
09/07/2012 09/07/12 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2012 08/23/12 For Sale $608,000 -- $199 / 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 $10,190 $1,023,000 $611,000 $412,000
2023 $8,840 $930,000 $538,000 $392,000
2022 $8,473 $1,004,000 $350,000 $654,000
2021 $8,169 $886,000 $324,000 $562,000
2020 $7,996 $811,000 $303,000 $508,000
2018 $7,273 $809,000 $304,000 $505,000
2017 $7,409 $709,000 $267,000 $442,000
2016 $6,872 $753,000 $289,000 $464,000
2015 $5,955 $686,000 $261,000 $425,000
2014 -- $603,000 $236,000 $367,000
2013 -- $549,000 $236,000 $313,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mark Bensadon

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Mark Bensadon

    Keller Williams North Seattle

    (206) 422-3515

    2 in this area

    128 Total Sales

    Mark Bensadon
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  • Marcie Moore

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Marcie Moore

    Windermere Corporate

    (425) 922-0562

    1 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Marcie Moore
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Patrick Galvin

    Steven M Kloetsch

    (425) 519-3619

    3 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Patrick Galvin
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  • Dana Ufkes

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Dana Ufkes

    Steven M Kloetsch

    (206) 200-8620

    8 Total Sales

    Dana Ufkes
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2212715

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 762570-0420

Washington King County Seattle 98136 Fairmount Park

5255 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 5255 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 since 03 April 2024 and is currently estimated at $1,231,786, approximately $655 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 5255 42nd Ave SW is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Fairmount Park Elementary, Madison Middle School, and West Seattle High School.

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