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Listed by Marina Crews Lemelson • The Agency Seattle/Eastside. Buyer represented by Berkshire Hathaway HS NW.Some photos are virtually staged
SOLD JUL 31, 2026

$1,150,000

Listed at $995,000

4 bd•2.5 ba•1,880 sq ft

5216 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136

• Listed May 27, 2026

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Listing Broker: The Agency Seattle/Eastside; Marina Crews Lemelson; 425-296-8111

Buyer Broker: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

About this home

Step into this beautifully reimagined 1918 Craftsman where timeless charm meets modern design with nothing overlooked. Thoughtfully redesigned for functionality and openness, this light-filled home features elevated ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring, fresh interior and exterior paint, and extensive updates including new plumbing, electrical, insulation, and doors throughout. The stunning quartz kitchen offers stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, and designer Basalt hexagon mosaic backsplash. Spacious layout includes 4 bedrooms, 3 remodeled baths, bonus space, and flexible living areas ideal for an office or playroom. The primary suite features a walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath. Enjoy the covered front porch or entertain from the side deck overlooking fully fenced yards with mature landscaping, fruit trees and new pavers. Detached garage offers future DADU potential plus additional ADU opportunities for income or multigenerational living. Ideally located near West Seattle beaches, parks, restaurants, shops, transportation, and schools.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1918
Interior
1,880 sq ft
Lot size
0.1377 acres
Parking
1-car garage
Price / sq ft
$612
HeatingForced Air
CoolingNone
Property taxes$9,482/yr (est.)
School districtSeattle

Listed by Marina Crews Lemelson • The Agency Seattle/Eastside

Listing updated: August 31, 2026 at 04:06am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2528118

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Skylight(s)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Finished basement

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms total
  • 2 on the main level
  • 2 on the lower level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 2 three-quarter bathrooms (shower, no tub)
  • 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
  • 1,880 sq ft finished
  • 480 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Engineered Hardwood
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • None cooling

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level,Partial Slope
Vegetation
Fruit Trees

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Basement
Power company
Seattle Public Utilities
Water company
Seattle Public Utilities
Sewer company
Seattle Public Utilities
Gas company
Puget Sound Energy
Garbage service
Seattle Public Utilities
Irrigation water rights
No

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
2

New construction

Square footage source
County
Lot size source
County
Effective year built source
Public Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

Walk, bike & transit scores

Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Seattle School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Home timeline for 5216 40th Avenue SW

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every time this home was listed, went pending, changed price or closed on the NWMLS, with the county’s recorded sales and assessed values alongside.

  1. Jul 31, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2528118
    $1,150,000
    $612/sq ft
  2. Jun 1, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2528118
    $995,000
    $529/sq ft
  3. May 27, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2528118
    $995,000
    $529/sq ft
  4. Jan 27, 2022
    Recorded sale
    King County recorder · Warranty deed
    $588,571
    $313/sq ft
  5. Aug 28, 2012
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #376469
    $335,000
    $178/sq ft
  6. Jul 21, 2012
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #376469
    $339,950
    $181/sq ft

Market pulse

Seattle is a seller's market.

Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 43 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $737,500 Sold

    1 week ago

    2 bd•1 ba•~1,270 sq ft•Single Family

    5920 39th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136

    2%

    Under list

    34

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

  • $1,276,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,400 sq ft•Single Family

    6022 45th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136

    16%

    Over list

    19

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $855,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,120 sq ft•Single Family

    4338 SW Willow Street, Seattle, WA 98136

    4%

    Over list

    29

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $650,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    3 bd•2 ba•~1,135 sq ft•Single Family

    5009 Fauntleroy Way SW #D, Seattle, WA 98136

    0%

    Over list

    26

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $525,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    2 bd•1 ba•~1,020 sq ft•Single Family

    4319 SW Mills Street, Seattle, WA 98136

    12%

    Under list

    155

    Days on market

    1.0 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

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