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4137 54th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, 98116

1beds
1baths
1,240sqft
$775,000
$625price/sqft
$4,890/moest. monthly cost
$195,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

LOCATION! Large lot with alley access! This home is a great starter property that needs a bit of TLC! A property with one bedroom/bath and much possible potential! The home has hardwood floors on the main floor, cute curved walls in some rooms, a huge basement and a very large yard! The back yard has alley access to property! Come bring your fix-up abilities and make this place shine!

Getting Around

44
WalkingCar-Dependent
33
TransitSome Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

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: Good
  • Year built: 1944

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction materials: Metal/Vinyl

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 1944

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer,Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Washer(s)

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Daylight

Bathroom Full

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Entry Hall

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning,Main Level: 1,Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Fireplace,Forced Air,Electric,Oil
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,240
  • Total interior livable area: 1,240 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Master Bedroom

  • Level: Main

Utility Room

  • Level: Lower

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 5496200075
  • Zoning: NR3
  • Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
  • Special condition: See Remarks

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Main
  • Patio & porch: Fireplace
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Territorial
  • Topography of land: Level
  • Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,987 sqft
  • Features: Curbs,Paved,Sidewalk

Parking

  • Parking features: None

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 $3,918$47,016
Home Insurance *$125$1,500
Property Taxes $698$8,376
Electricity $149$1,793
Total$4,890$58,680
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$167,657/yr
40% on housing$146,700/yr
45% on housing$130,400/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

$625This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 98116$458
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
2026-08-15Pending sale$775,000
2026-07-30Listed for sale$775,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMary Askenazi
BrokerageLS Realty Group

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