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5637 40th Avenue SW

Seattle, WA 98136

3 beds
2 baths
1,680 sqft
6,000 sqft lot
$520 per sqft
1914 build

Charm & privacy abound in Seaview! This 3 bed / 1.5 bath home is sure to delight with bohemian farmhouse style, modern systems and enchanted gardens. Enjoy open concept living, including a generous living room that seamlessly integrates with the kitchen & oversized dining room, creating an entertainer's dream set-up. Two large bedrooms + a 3rd that doubles as an office, along with baths & laundry round out the main level while the basement offers tons of storage & a workshop. An oversized deck is surrounded by rockeries, natural gardens & an elevated lawn perfect for outdoor enthusiasts & pups alike. Featuring hardwoods, fresh interior paint, tankless gas water heater, copper plumbing & more. Great West Seattle location with 75 walk score!

Listing courtesy of NWMLS / Windermere West Metro

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated May 6, 2025 •

MLS# 2368530 —

The Building

Year Built:

1914
New Construction:

false
Building Information:

Built On Lot
Structure Type:

House
Roof:

Composition
Entry Location:

Main
Foundation Details:

Poured Concrete
Basement:

Unfinished
Exterior Features:

Wood
Levels:

One
Building Area Total:

1680
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Calculated SqFt:

1680
Unfinished SqFt:

300
SqFt Source:

County Records
Construction Materials:

Wood
Direction Faces:

East

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Ceramic Tile, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Skylight(s), Water Heater
Living Area:

1380
Flooring:

Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Softwood, Vinyl
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Wood Burning
Main Level Fireplace:

1
Finished SqFt:

1380

Financial & Terms

Possession:

Closing

Location

Latitude:

47.550951
Longitude:

-122.383375
Directions:

GPS works great!

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Good
Parcel Number:

2461900700
Lot Features:

Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.1377
Lot Size SqFt:

6000
Lot Size Source:

County Records
Zoning Jurisdiction:

City
Land Lease:

false
View:

false
Waterfront:

false
Topography:

Level,Terraces
Vegetation:

Garden Space
Irrigation Water Rights:

false

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Annual Amount:

7431.66

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

3
Bedrooms Possible:

3
Main Level Bedrooms:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Baths:

1.5
Full Baths:

1
Half Baths:

1
Main Full Baths:

1
Main Level Bathrooms:

2
Main Half Baths:

1
# of Bathtubs:

1

The Listing

Special Listing Conditions:

None

Heating & Cooling

Cooling:

false
Heating:

true
Cooling:

None
Heating:

90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air

Utilities

Water Company:

Spu
Water Heater Location:

Basement
Water Heater Type:

Tankless gas
Water Source:

Public
Sewer:

Sewer Connected
Sewer Company:

Spu
Power Company:

Seattle City Light

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Appliances Included:

Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Schools

Elementary School:

Fairmount Park
Middle Or Junior School:

Madison Mid
High School:

West Seattle High
High School District:

Seattle

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Seaview
Senior Community:

false
Bus Line Nearby:

true
Association:

false

Parking

Parking Features:

None
Open Parking:

false
Attached Garage:

false
Carport:

false

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Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$875,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$4,685
Taxes	$619
Insurance	$240
Utilities	$152 See report
Total	$5,696/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
5/5/25 May 5, 2025	Pending	NWMLS	$875,000
5/1/25 May 1, 2025	Listed / Active	NWMLS	$875,000	109.6% (6.5% / YR)
7/15/08 Jul 15, 2008		NWMLS	$417,500	16.0% (4.8% / YR)

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Similar homes that sold in bidding wars went $102k above asking price on average, but some went as high as $346k over asking price.

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This house located in West Seattle, Seattle, WA 98136 is currently pending sale for $875,000. 5637 40th Avenue SW is a 1,680 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths. 5637 40th Avenue SW is in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle and has a WalkScore® of 81, making it very walkable. This house is in the attendance area of Fairmount Park Elementary School, West Seattle High School, and Madison Middle School.

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