Listed by Windermere R E Mount Baker, Bought with Redfin
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5953 California Ave SW Unit 2C Seattle, WA 98136

Seaview Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $387,000 - $457,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
581 Sq Ft
$321/mo HOA Fee

Last Sold May 25, 2022

Last sale price $465,000 $800 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,947/month

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Madison Middle School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of May 2022

Million dollar view you can afford! Extraordinary Puget Sound and Olympic mountain views will steal your heart. 18 ft vaulted ceilings and west-facing wall of windows define light and bright living in this top floor home. Newly painted. Open floor plan. Oak hardwood floors throughout main living area. Secure parking. Located on Rapid Ride for easy commuting. Walking distance to all the best West Seattle has to offer – shops, restaurants, C&P Coffee, Thriftway. Venture a little further to explore Alki Beach, Lincoln Park, West Seattle Golf Course, and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Chapin

Windermere R E Mount Baker License #79403 Listed on: 04/21/2022

Windermere R E Mount Baker

Last Buyer's Agent

Mason Virant

Redfin

Redfin

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1918214

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,002

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • East Facing Home
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $321 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Common or Shared Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Mountain
  • Territorial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 581 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Blinds

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Main Level Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Unit is on the top floor
  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a bus stop

Utilities

  • Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1295000080

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, earthquake insurance, garbage, sewer, water
  • 8 Units
  • California Ave Condo
  • West Seattle Subdivision
  • Park Phone (206) 935-7951 | Manager Property Concepts Inc

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

$3,002

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$321 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Building Name: California Ave Condo
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 581
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 30
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,Sprinkler System,Top Floor,Vaulted Ceilings
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Hardwood, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Dryer-Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Stories: 3
  • 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: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
  • WindowCoverings: Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
  • Lot Features: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Brick, Cement/Concrete, Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • BusLineNearby: true
  • ViewFrom: Unit

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected, Common Area Maintenance, Garbage
  • HeatingCoolingType: Insert,Wall
  • ApplianceHookups: Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: hall closet
  • WaterHeaterType: electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Cable TV, Fire Sprinklers, Outside Entry, Gated
  • Park Manager Name: Property Concepts Inc
  • Park Manager Phone: 206-935-7951
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 321
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subj to Restrictions
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Cable TV,Fire Sprinklers,Outside Entry,Security Gate

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1295000080
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: MLS

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • RentalCap: At or above Rental Cap (See Remarks)
  • ShortTermRentalYN: false

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3002

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 8
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 12, 2003
Sold by
L & L Properties On California Llc
Bought by
Sellers Wendi and Sellers Shannon
Current Estimated Value
$430,181

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$150,650
Outstanding Balance
$65,680
Interest Rate
5.37%
Estimated Equity
$364,501
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
Sellers Wendi $199,925 First American
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sellers Wendi $150,650
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/25/2022 05/25/22 Sold $465,000 +8.1% $800 / Sq Ft
04/26/2022 04/26/22 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2022 04/21/22 For Sale $430,000 -- $740 / 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 $4,135 $431,000 $93,600 $337,400
2023 $3,243 $452,000 $93,600 $358,400
2022 $3,002 $381,000 $90,300 $290,700
2021 $3,252 $324,000 $77,400 $246,600
2020 $3,337 $335,000 $77,400 $257,600
2018 $2,879 $317,000 $77,400 $239,600
2017 $2,419 $290,000 $64,500 $225,500
2016 $2,187 $251,000 $58,100 $192,900
2015 $1,985 $221,000 $51,600 $169,400
2014 -- $205,000 $51,600 $153,400
2013 -- $162,000 $51,600 $110,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nancy Chapin

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Nancy Chapin

    Windermere Corporate

    (206) 459-2464

    1 in this area

    97 Total Sales

    Nancy Chapin
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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1918214

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 129500-0080

Washington King County Seattle 98136 Seaview

5953 California Ave SW Unit 2C, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 5953 California Ave SW Unit 2C, Seattle, WA 98136 since 21 April 2022 and is currently estimated at $430,181, approximately $740 per square foot. This property was built in 2001. 5953 California Ave SW Unit 2C is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Madison Middle School, West Seattle High School, and Hope Lutheran School.

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