Listed by John L Scott Westwood, Bought with RSVP Brokers ERA
NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8853 38th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126

Fauntleroy Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,067,000 - $1,405,000

4 Beds
1 Bath
2,300 Sq Ft
$572/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 16, 2017

Last sale price $930,000 $404 Per Sq Ft

Est. 42% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,988/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Modern Architecture
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Detached Carport Space

About This Home

As of June 2017

Meticulously transformed modern remodel is a breath of fresh air. Sound View 2 Story main house with a 2nd detached 1 bedroom home. LEGAL ADU w/ tons of Potential income/office/MIL. New kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances & Quartz counters. Master w/ walk-in closet & 5 piece bath. NEW, NEW, NEW, trusses, insulation, windows, plumbing, electrical, furnace. Flooding natural light, vaulted ceiling, fenced yard, carport, and huge decks for entertaining. Walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James Stark

John L Scott Westwood License #78915 Listed on: 05/24/2017

John L Scott Westwood

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Castillo

RSVP Brokers ERA License #80239

RSVP Brokers ERA

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: NWM1125183

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Property is zoned SF 5000

Parking

  • Detached Carport Space

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Territorial Views

Home Design

  • Modern Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Bitumen Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Fauntleroy Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2491200470

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,038

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Architecture: Modern
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Year Built: 1921
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Features: Bath Off Master, Dbl Pane/Storm Windw, Dining Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Vinyl, Wall To Wall Carpet
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Main Floor Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2.75
  • Total Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms Main: 1
  • Master Bedroom: Upper
  • Family Room: Main
  • Living Room: Main
  • Kitchen w/ Eating Area: Main
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2300
  • Square Footage Finished: 2300

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Cement Planked, Wood
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition, Torch Down
  • View: Sound, Territorial

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Heating And Cooling: Forced Air
  • Power Company: SPU
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Sewer Company: SPU
  • Water Company: SPU
  • Water Heater: Utility Room-Electric
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Name: Fauntleroy
  • Project: Fauntleroy Scenic Add

Schools

  • School District: SEA

Lot Info

  • Lot Number: 14
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved Street, Sidewalk
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6400
  • Parcel Number: 2491200470
  • Zoning Code: SF 5000
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City

Tax Info

  • Tax Amount: 4292

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2017
Closed on
Jun 12, 2017
Sold by
Ws Realty Llc
Bought by
Grainger Alan and Grainger Kathy
Seller's Agent
James Stark
John L Scott Westwood
Buyer's Agent
Robert Castillo
RSVP Brokers ERA
List Price
$875,000
Sold Price
$930,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
6.29%
Current Estimated Value
$1,316,040

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,040
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2015
Closed on
Mar 21, 2016
Sold by
Stark James
Bought by
Ws Realty Llc
Seller's Agent
Eve Anthony
Sea-Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eve Anthony
Sea-Town Real Estate
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.81%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
92.43%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 15, 2015
Closed on
Mar 4, 2016
Sold by
Binion Louise Guay and Binion Bill C
Bought by
Stark James
Seller's Agent
Eve Anthony
Sea-Town Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eve Anthony
Sea-Town Real Estate
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.81%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1998
Sold by
Ssi Properties Inc
Bought by
Binion Billy C and Binion Louise Guay

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,520
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 1998
Sold by
Molzan Rudolph H and Molzan Margaret
Bought by
Ssi Properties Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$179,520
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

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
Grainger Alan $930,000 First American
Stark James -- First American
Ws Realty Llc -- First American
Stark James $405,000 Stewart Title
Binion Billy C $605,000 Evergreen Title Company Inc
Ssi Properties Inc $169,950 Evergreen Title Company Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Binion Billy C $179,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/16/2017 06/16/17 Sold $930,000 +6.3% $404 / Sq Ft
06/01/2017 06/01/17 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2017 05/24/17 For Sale $875,000 +116.0% $380 / Sq Ft
03/09/2016 03/09/16 Sold $405,000 -5.8% $176 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/21/2016 02/21/16 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2016 02/16/16 Price Changed $430,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
02/16/2016 02/16/16 For Sale $430,000 -6.5% $187 / Sq Ft
01/28/2016 01/28/16 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2016 01/06/16 Price Changed $459,950 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Sale $459,950 +2.2% $200 / Sq Ft
12/22/2015 12/22/15 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2015 12/15/15 For Sale $449,950 -- $196 / 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 $12,038 $1,224,000 $586,000 $638,000
2023 $10,236 $1,108,000 $421,000 $687,000
2022 $9,347 $1,176,000 $360,000 $816,000
2021 $9,007 $985,000 $311,000 $674,000
2020 $8,965 $901,000 $285,000 $616,000
2018 $9,587 $902,000 $285,000 $617,000
2017 $4,292 $951,000 $246,000 $705,000
2016 $5,307 $416,000 $217,000 $199,000
2015 $4,555 $517,000 $206,000 $311,000
2014 -- $452,000 $180,000 $272,000
2013 -- $405,000 $161,000 $244,000
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James Stark

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    James Stark

    John L Scott

    (206) 718-5415

    3 in this area

    34 Total Sales

    James Stark
    Section Image

  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Robert Castillo

    Steven M Kloetsch

    (206) 419-7183

    12 Total Sales

    Robert Castillo
    Section Image

  • E

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Eve Anthony

    Sea-Town Real Estate

    Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: NWM1125183

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 249120-0470

Washington King County Seattle 98126 Fauntleroy

8853 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

This home is located at 8853 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 since 24 May 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,316,040, approximately $572 per square foot. This property was built in 1921. 8853 38th Ave SW is a home located in King County with nearby schools including Arbor Heights Elementary School, Denny Middle School, and Chief Sealth High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). Property information is based on available data that may include MLS information, county records, and other sources. Listings marked with the 3 tree icon and provided by NWMLS. All properties are subject to prior sale or withdrawal. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal noncommercial use, that it may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed by MLS GRID. ©2025 NWMLS.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID

Nearby Homes