$795,000
Est. $4,404/mo3 bd•1 ba•940 sq ft
8416 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
• Listed Oct 1, 2026•11 days active · 11 cumulative
Listing Broker: John L. Scott Vashon; Heidi Grimsley; 206-660-6871; heidigrimsley@johnlscott.com
Talk to a local RexMont expert
A local broker replies within minutes
Work with a Seattle real estate agent or a Seattle buyer's agent on this home. Selling first? Start with sell my house in Seattle or your Seattle home value.
Listing Broker: John L. Scott Vashon; Heidi Grimsley; 206-660-6871; heidigrimsley@johnlscott.com
About this home
Welcome to this charming, meticulously maintained, and recently refreshed 3-bedroom home nestled in the desirable Fauntleroy View neighborhood. Over several years, the owners have poured their hearts into custom updates, resulting in a beautifully remodeled, spacious, kitchen that exudes charm. Boasting beautiful tile, exposed brick, handcrafted open fir shelving, a fireclay sink, and new appliances installed in 2021, it’s a dream. Original, refinished CVG fir floors illuminate the open, inviting living space and guest bedroom. Upstairs, you’ll discover a handcrafted vanity with an additional sink for evening routines. The expansive primary bedroom, featuring two closets & offering breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, Puget Sound, and Vashon Island. Experience comfort and convenience with a new heat pump offering both air conditioning and heating, updated electrical wiring, and a private, fully fenced backyard. Mature and tasteful landscaping, a welcoming front porch, and modern conveniences make this home truly inviting & move-in ready. Located just minutes from the heart of West Seattle, this home is conveniently situated near coffee shops, restaurants, bus lines, Lincoln Park, Westwood Village, and Junction businesses. It’s nestled in a wonderfully walkable, friendly neighborhood that hosts the neighborhood’s annual Halloween tradition at the end of the month & other annual community events (neighborhood night out, block parties, WS Garage sale, etc. Welcome home!
Listed by Heidi Grimsley • John L. Scott Vashon
Listing updated: October 10, 2026 at 11:42am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2589244
Around this home
How much should you offer?
8416 40th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
Estimates only and not guaranteed. Consult a RexMont agent for accurate, personalized guidance before making an offer. RexMont OfferEdge™ · © 2026 RexMont Real Estate. Proprietary tool.
Property details
Interior features
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Daylight, Partially Finished, Roughed In basement
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms total
- 1 on the main level
- 2 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
- 940 sq ft finished, 640 sq ft unfinished
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Softwood
- Vinyl Plank
Heating & cooling
- Ductless heating
- Heat Pump heating
- Ductless cooling
- Heat Pump cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerSeattle School District
- Gatewood Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K-5 · State rank 94 of 1,13810/10
- Madison Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6-8 · State rank 25 of 51410/10
- West Seattle High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 34 of 39610/10
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.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level
- Faces
- West
- Bus route
- 22/21
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas,See Remarks
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas, See Remarks
- Water heater
- Gas
- Water heater location
- Basement
- Power company
- SCL
- Water company
- SPU
- Sewer company
- SPU
- Gas company
- PSE
- Garbage service
- SPU
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- XFINITY
- Cable connected
- XFINITY
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- King County
- Lot size source
- King County
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
Doorstep, Pedal & Station Scores
Three RexMont scores for this exact address: what is on foot, what is by bike, and what rides past the door.
Ground Truth™
The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
Read from public hazard, flood, terrain and noise maps for this exact home.
Address Insider™
The members' report
Commute, transit, zoning and ADU potential, internet providers and the lifestyle around the home: the nearest grocery, coffee, park, services and transit stop. One free registration opens every home on rexmont.com.
Opens with the report above.
Sales & Tax Records for 8416 40th Avenue SW
NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County AssessorEvery listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.
- Oct 1, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2589244$795,000$846/sq ft
- Aug 23, 2021SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1811480$680,000$723/sq ft
- Aug 3, 2021PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1811480$698,000$743/sq ft
- Jul 21, 2021ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1811480$698,000$743/sq ft
- Apr 8, 2019SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1411349$550,000$585/sq ft
- Mar 15, 2019PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1411349$520,000$553/sq ft
Down payment assistance
7 programs may be available to provide you with up to $110,000 in down payment assistance, depending on your specific information.
Northwest MLS lists this home as eligible for down payment assistance programs
Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Mortgage payment forecast
$5,129 per month
Great rateTakes about 5 minutes & won't affect your credit
Get pre-approvedSource: RexMont estimate, not Northwest MLS listing data. Interest rates from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Property tax and HOA dues from the NWMLS listing where provided, otherwise estimated; insurance estimated at 0.3% of price per year.
Estimate only. Actual payment depends on credit, lender, and program. PMI not included for down payments below 20%.
Commute times
Driving times to major Puget Sound employers, modeled at a typical Tuesday 8:30am rush hour. Powered by Google Maps live traffic data.
Microsoft (Redmond)
Peak (Tue 8:30am)
Amazon HQ (Seattle)
Peak (Tue 8:30am)
Google (Kirkland)
Peak (Tue 8:30am)
Downtown Bellevue
Peak (Tue 8:30am)
Downtown Seattle
Peak (Tue 8:30am)
Ask about this home
A licensed RexMont broker will get back to you, usually in under 5 minutes during business hours.
Listing Broker: John L. Scott Vashon; Heidi Grimsley; 206-660-6871; heidigrimsley@johnlscott.com
Market pulse
Seattle is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
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 38 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$899,000 Sold
4 days ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~1,550 sq ft•Single Family
8438 41st Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
0%
Over list
29
Days on market
0.1 mi
Distance
$1,450,000 Sold
4 days ago
4 bd•2.5 ba•~2,900 sq ft•Single Family
4115 SW Kenyon Street, Seattle, WA 98136
0%
Over list
29
Days on market
0.3 mi
Distance
$745,000 Sold
4 days ago
2 bd•1 ba•~1,110 sq ft•Single Family
3924 SW Holden Street, Seattle, WA 98136
7%
Over list
20
Days on market
0.4 mi
Distance
$1,595,000 Sold
1 week ago
4 bd•3.25 ba•~3,200 sq ft•Single Family
7329 44th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136
0%
Over list
52
Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
$1,185,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
3 bd•1.75 ba•~2,340 sq ft•Single Family
9240 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136
0%
Over list
23
Days on market
0.7 mi
Distance
Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.
Want a deeper read on this market?
Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
MLS GRID Disclaimer
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 10, 2026 at 11:42am (date and time MLS GRID Data was obtained). 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 courtesy of Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The listing data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than RexMont Real Estate are marked with the “Listing courtesy of NWMLS” designation. Information provided is for the consumer’s personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
© 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service. All rights reserved.
HO
Equal Housing Opportunity. RexMont Real Estate is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
