NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5908 SW Charlestown St Seattle, WA 98116

Alki Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $854,000 - $1,885,974

1 Bed
1 Bath
740 Sq Ft
$2,054/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2015

Last sale price $339,950 $459 Per Sq Ft

Est. 347% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,449/month

42 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Fruit Trees
  • Attached Carport
  • Alki Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Andover Place

About This Home

As of September 2015

First time buyer/investor opportunity for beach side living!! Great condo alternative! Adorable beach cottage perched on the hill above Beach Drive with sweeping Sound and mountain views. Update bath, remodeled kitchen, double paned windows and wrap around view deck. Room to expand. Covered carport and off street parking. Walk to beach, shops, restaurants and cafes of Alki Beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Nicholson

John L Scott RE West Seattle License #37454 Listed on: 07/08/2015

John L Scott RE West Seattle

Co-Listed By

Harriet Benjamin

John L Scott West Seattle

Last Buyer's Agent

Greg Sciborski

HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc License #24112

HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM816329

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,571

Year Built

  • Built in 1915

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sloped Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SF 5000

Parking

  • Attached Carport

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain Views

Home Design

  • Cabin
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Oven or Range
  • Deck

Community Details

  • Alki Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1024000109

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,571

Year Built

Built in 1915

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Architecture: Cabin
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1915
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Windw
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Dining Room: Main
  • Kitchen: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 740
  • Square Footage Finished: 740

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Wood
  • Foundation: Post And Pillar
  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain, Sound

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached
  • Total Covered Parking: 1

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Baseboard, Wall
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer: Available
  • Sewer Company: Seattle Combined Utilities
  • Water Company: Seattle Combined Utilties
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Alki
  • Project: William F Boyd's 1st Add

Schools

  • Elementary School: Alki
  • Middle School: Madison Mid
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 2 and w 45 ft of 1
  • Lot Details: Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Dimensions: 44 x 100
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4459
  • Lot Topography Vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Partial Slope
  • Parcel Number: 1024000109
  • Zoning Code: SF 5000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Lot Topography: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Partial Slope

Rental Info

  • Monthly Rentif Rented: 1200

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 3361

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 8, 2015
Closed on
Sep 18, 2015
Sold by
Young Jennifer E and Young Thomas Blair
Bought by
Helm Caleb A and Helm Jacqueline Hope Salgado
Seller's Agent
David Nicholson
John L Scott RE West Seattle
Buyer's Agent
Greg Sciborski
HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
List Price
$359,950
Sold Price
$339,950
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-5.56%
Total Days on Market
42
Current Estimated Value
$1,520,244

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,180,294
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.60%
Original Mortgage
$322,952
Interest Rate
3.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2014
Sold by
West Seattle Apartments & Homes Llc
Bought by
Young Jennifer E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 14, 2012
Sold by
Rogge David E and Rogge Mary M
Bought by
West Seattle Apartments & Homes Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Helm Caleb A $339,950 First American
Young Jennifer E $295,000 Accommodation
West Seattle Apartments & Homes Llc -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Helm Caleb A $939,402
Closed Helm Caleb A $322,952
Previous Owner Rogge David E $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2015 09/22/15 Sold $339,950 -2.9% $459 / Sq Ft
08/20/2015 08/20/15 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2015 08/11/15 Price Changed $349,950 -2.8% $473 / Sq Ft
07/08/2015 07/08/15 For Sale $359,950 -- $486 / 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 $16,571 $1,738,000 $660,000 $1,078,000
2023 $15,182 $1,617,000 $610,000 $1,007,000
2022 $13,145 $1,716,000 $591,000 $1,125,000
2021 $4,122 $1,434,000 $545,000 $889,000
2020 $4,058 $393,000 $383,000 $10,000
2018 $3,792 $393,000 $383,000 $10,000
2017 $3,495 $358,000 $348,000 $10,000
2016 $3,354 $342,000 $332,000 $10,000
2015 $3,072 $322,000 $312,000 $10,000
2014 -- $302,000 $251,000 $51,000
2013 -- $303,000 $219,000 $84,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM816329

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 102400-0109