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4048 56th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98116

3beds
3baths
2,520sqft
$1,775,800
$705price/sqft
$10,951/moest. monthly cost
$438,040/yrincome needed

About This Home

A slice of heaven awaits! Wake each morning to breathtaking Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views from this beautifully maintained home, perfectly situated on a peaceful dead-end street. Just blocks from Alki Beach, Alaska Junction, and Schmitz Preserve Park, you'll enjoy the best of West Seattle's coveted beach-town lifestyle while coming home to tranquility and unforgettable sunsets. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this move-in-ready home features fresh exterior paint, select interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, new carpet in the family room, replacement windows in the primary bedroom, refreshed landscaping, and central A/C for year-round comfort. The home offers a main-floor den or guest room with Sound views, generous living and dining rooms, and an updated kitchen with gas cooking, bar seating, and a sunny breakfast nook. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the inviting family room with a cozy gas fireplace. Enjoy the beautifully appointed patio, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing at the end of the day. For added peace of mind, the home has been pre-inspected, major systems have been serviced, and the roof was replaced a few years ago. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with spectacular views in one of West Seattle's most desirable neighborhoods.

Getting Around

35
WalkingCar-Dependent
31
TransitSome Transit
52
BikeBikeable

Schools

9/10
9/10
Madison Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
7/10
West Seattle High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good
  • Year built: 1995

Materials

  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Cement/Concrete,Stone,Wood Products

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1995

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: 2 Story
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer,Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s),Water Heater: gas,Water Heater Location: garage

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Den Office

  • Level: Main

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Bath Off Primary,Dining Room
  • Window features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood,Carpet
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas,Main Level: 1,Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating

  • Heating features: Fireplace,Forced Air,Natural Gas

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,520
  • Total interior livable area: 2,520 sqft

Kitchen With Eating Space

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Second

Other

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Second

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 1563102685
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Entry location: Main
  • Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary,Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Fireplace,Skylight(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Water Heater
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Mountain(s),Sound
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Sound

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,750 sqft
  • Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully,Gas Available,Patio

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Covered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Earthquake
Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in King County and Washington

Fire
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,979$107,748
Home Insurance *$286$3,432
Property Taxes $1,514$18,168
Electricity $172$2,068
Total$10,951$131,412
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$375,462/yr
40% on housing$328,530/yr
45% on housing$292,026/yr

Washington FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 306Commercial: 55
Total Premiums$858,000
Total Exposure$176.33M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 3.0%
3.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.7%
1.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$705This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98116$450
King County$442

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 98116$570
King County$485

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-05Pending sale$1,775,800
2026-07-15Listed for sale$1,775,800
2022-06-01Sold$1,560,000
2022-04-13Pending sale$1,550,000
2022-04-07Listed for sale$1,550,000
2015-04-29Sold$875,000
2015-04-01Pending sale$875,000
2015-03-28Listed for sale$875,000
2012-06-29Sold$735,000
2006-03-30Sold$740,000
2004-03-31Sold$587,500
2000-06-28Sold$551,100
1995-10-11Sold$339,950
1995-05-30Sold$120,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentTammy S. Miller
BrokerageWindermere Real Estate/East

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