Listed by KW Greater Seattle
$534,950

5430 California Ave SW Unit 3B Seattle, WA 98136

Fairmount Park Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,916/month

Total Views 316
2 Beds
2 Baths
842 Sq Ft
$635 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Gated Community
  • Territorial View
  • Fairmount Park Elementary Rated A-
  • Property is near public transit
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

Designed by Kennan-Meyer Architects, this beautifully updated end unit lives like a townhome between Alaska & Morgan Junctions--with the convenience of being a condo. The pristine community offers an expansive courtyard, gated entry & secure parking garage with access off the alley. Enter the unit with breeze under the SW-facing covered patio. Spanning across three stories, utilize the ground floor bedroom as an office, gym, or give your guests privacy--complete with a full bath and laundry. The main floor function as kitchen/dining and living with a cozy gas fireplace connecting the space. Head upstairs to the primary with an en-suite bath, 2 closets, & deck. The split floorplan creates opportunity for WFH, roommate income, or hosting!

Listing Agent

Milaina West

KW Greater Seattle License #23002860 Listed on: 08/20/2025

KW Greater Seattle

Co-Listing Agent

Jeff Norris

KW Greater Seattle License #138081

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2423427

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,631

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • West Facing Home

HOA Fees

  • $615 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Composite

Interior Spaces

  • 842 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Blinds
  • Territorial Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Location

  • Ground Level Unit
  • Property is near public transit

Schools

  • West Seattle High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, sewer, trash, water
  • 16 Units
  • Cathie Koll Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (206) 361-1087
  • 5430 California Ave Condo
  • Fairmount Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Garden
  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,631

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$615 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 34 - Condo (3 Levels)
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Building Name: 5430 California Ave Condo
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 842
  • EffectiveYearBuiltSource: Public Records
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 2
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,End Unit,Ground Floor,Insulated Windows,Vaulted Ceilings,Walk-in Closet
  • SOCComments: Thanks for your hard work!
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2423427?w=Consumer&agent=122934
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Entry Location: Lower
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Cooking-Gas, End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
  • Stories: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 1
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 1
  • BedroomsUpper: 1
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 1
  • StorageNo: at head of parking space #10
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • StorageLocation: Located in common garage
  • WindowCoverings: Blinds
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Wood
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit
  • BusRouteNumber: 5, 21, 128

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 10

Utilities

  • Security: Security Gate
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Gas
  • PowerCompany: SCL
  • SewerCompany: SPU
  • WaterCompany: SPU
  • WaterHeaterLocation: entry closet under stairs
  • WaterHeaterType: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Garden Space, Gated, Outside Entry
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 615
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 206-361-1087
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • AssociationContactName: Cathie Koll
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Elevator,Fire Sprinklers,Garden Space,Gated Entry,Outside Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Sewer, Trash, Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2538940100
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Public record

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric

Rental Info

  • RentalCap: Below Rental Cap (See Remarks)

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4631.28

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 16
  • EnergySource: Electric
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,631 $484,000 $108,500 $375,500
2023 $3,740 $483,000 $108,500 $374,500
2022 $3,815 $441,000 $104,800 $336,200
2021 $4,034 $415,000 $97,300 $317,700
2020 $4,148 $418,000 $97,300 $320,700
2018 $3,623 $418,000 $82,300 $335,700
2017 $2,814 $367,000 $71,100 $295,900
2016 $2,393 $293,000 $67,400 $225,600
2015 $2,447 $246,000 $37,400 $208,600
2014 -- $258,000 $37,400 $220,600
2013 -- $213,000 $37,400 $175,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $534,950 +13.8% $635 / Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $470,000 -1.1% $560 / Sq Ft
02/20/2021 02/20/21 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2021 02/17/21 For Sale $475,000 +8.2% $565 / Sq Ft
04/14/2020 04/14/20 Sold $439,000 0.0% $521 / Sq Ft
03/23/2020 03/23/20 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2020 03/20/20 For Sale $439,000 0.0% $521 / Sq Ft
03/18/2020 03/18/20 Pending -- -- --
03/17/2020 03/17/20 For Sale $439,000 +82.2% $521 / Sq Ft
05/10/2013 05/10/13 Sold $241,000 0.0% $286 / Sq Ft
04/13/2013 04/13/13 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2012 11/10/12 For Sale $241,000 -- $286 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $470,000 Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $439,000 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fideltiy Natio
Warranty Deed $241,000 Stewart Title
Warranty Deed $254,500 Fidelity Natio
Warranty Deed $210,950 Chicago Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $329,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,500 Commercial
Previous Owner $192,800 Commercial
Previous Owner $227,200 Commercial
Previous Owner $28,400 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $203,600 Commercial
Previous Owner $196,400 Commercial
Previous Owner $189,850 Commercial
Closed $50,900 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2423427

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 253894-0100