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Sell your West Seattle home with a clearer local plan.
The median asking price in Seattle is $773K (Stats updated October 2026) and Washington excise tax on a sale at that price is $12,850. RexMont helps Seattle sellers price accurately, prep where it matters, launch with trust signals, and negotiate beyond the headline number.
Selling in Seattle — the numbers
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What a Seattle sale costs in Washington
Washington’s excise tax is graduated by price tier and paid by the seller at closing; the table shows the schedule a Seattle sale falls under.
Sell fast or list
What a quick cash sale and a listed sale each net at the Seattle median asking price
Same home, same October 2026 median asking price of $775,000, same mortgage payoff. The cash columns run the instant-offer range RexMont models, 5% and 15% below that asking price, as-is, with no commission and no prep; Washington REET, title and the payoff are still due.
- List on the open market
- $775,000 sale price
- $436,000
- Estimated net · baseline
- Cash offer 5% below asking
- $735,000 offer
- $450,462
- Estimated net · +$14,462 vs listing
- Cash offer 15% below asking
- $660,000 offer
- $376,797
- Estimated net · −$59,203 vs listing
The $73,665 between the two cash columns is what a written offer settles; a program fee or a repair credit deducted after inspection moves it further. Bring any offer you already hold: the review costs nothing and you keep every option, including taking the cash.
Compare a written cash offer against a broker-tested listing priceA modelling range RexMont uses until a written offer exists, not a quote from any buyer; program fees are not modelled. For context, Research summaries have placed the total cost of instant-offer programs to sellers at roughly 13–15% of the home’s value.
Washington REET tiers for a Seattle sale
| Portion of sale price | State REET |
|---|---|
| Up to $525,000 | 1.10% |
| $525,001 to $1,525,000 | 1.28% |
| $1,525,001 to $3,025,000 | 2.75% |
| Above $3,025,000 | 3.00% |
| King County local REET — on the full price | 0.50% |
Each rate applies only to the slice of the price inside its tier; the seller pays at closing. Breakpoints move to $551,000, $1,551,000 and $3,051,000 for closings on or after January 1, 2027; rates unchanged.
State schedule (2023–2026 schedule) per the Washington Department of Revenue, verified October 2026. Local rate per DOR’s local REET rate table, rates effective May 2026.
Worked example at the Seattle median
- Sale price (city median, rounded)
- $775,000
- Commission (5% total)
- −$38,750
- Washington REET (state + local)$8,975 state (2023–2026 schedule) + $3,875 local
- −$12,850
- Title and escrow
- −$2,400
- Pre-listing prep
- −$15,000
- Mortgage payoff (example: 35% of price)
- −$270,000
- Estimated net proceeds
- $436,000
Selling costs of $69,000 (8.9% of price), computed with the same function as the calculator below, on the 2023–2026 schedule. An estimate for planning, not a quote; your payoff, prep and title fees replace the example values.
Run your own Seattle numbers belowFigures reviewed by Adriano Tori, Designated Broker and Owner, RexMont Real Estate · WA Lic. #27660 · market figures updated , REET schedule per the Washington Department of Revenue.
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Local strategy
Seattle decisions depend on the street, not only the city.
Selling in West Seattle means navigating the bridge commute narrative honestly while showcasing the neighborhood's waterfront, community strength, and space advantages over denser Seattle neighborhoods. Alki and Gatewood view homes command strong premiums when positioned correctly.
- Read recent comps, pending pressure, and active competition
- Prioritize prep work that can change buyer behavior
- Launch with positioning, review proof, photography, and negotiation strategy
West Seattle city hub
Start with Seattle, then narrow to the right neighborhood.
Use the city hub for the broader market, then compare the most active neighborhoods by property type, condition, commute, schools, lifestyle, and resale depth.
Open Seattle hub →Alki
Seattle's beachfront — sandy shoreline, walkable promenade, panoramic downtown views.
View Alki homes →Admiral
West Seattle hilltop neighborhood with views and walkable retail.
View Admiral homes →Morgan Junction
Compare Morgan Junction listings with Seattle pricing, commute, school-path, condition, and resale context before you tour or list.
View Morgan Junction homes →Fauntleroy
Southwest West Seattle neighborhood near the Vashon Island ferry.
View Fauntleroy homes →Delridge
Diverse West Seattle valley running south from the bridge.
View Delridge homes →High Point
Hilltop West Seattle community with planned housing developments.
View High Point homes →
Active homes for sale in Seattle
The latest active NWMLS listings in Seattle, refreshed hourly.
Active30 days active · 30 cumulative$799,950
MLS# 25943856030 41st Avenue NE
Seattle, WA 98115
2 bd2.25 ba1,093 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere Real Estate Co.
ActiveNew today$665,000
MLS# 25948634434 28th Place W
Seattle, WA 98199
4 bd1.75 ba1,780 sqftListing courtesy of Windermere RE Magnolia
ActiveNew today$4,750,000
MLS# 2595687307 Queen Anne Avenue N
Seattle, WA 98109
0 bd0 ba13,545 sqftListing courtesy of Kidder Mathews
Early Access · First Look$889,999
MLS# 25951938738 Hamlet Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98118
3 bd1.75 ba1,730 sqftListing courtesy of PropertiesNW of Gig Harbor Ltd
ActiveNew today$2,199,000
MLS# 25953505057 SW Stevens Street
Seattle, WA 98116
5 bd3.5 ba3,820 sqftListing courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HS NW
Active31 days active · 31 cumulative$799,000
MLS# 2595689270 Fulton Street
Seattle, WA 98109
2 bd1.75 ba1,087 sqftListing courtesy of Real Property Associates
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 17, 2026 at 1:59 PM PT (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.
Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.
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Copyright concernsSelling in West Seattle: micro-markets first, bridge story second
West Seattle is not one market — it is a set of micro-markets that price independently. Alki trades on the waterfront; Admiral and the Junction on walkability and the commercial cores; Gatewood, Seaview, and Genesee on views and quiet; Delridge and High Point on value and newer stock. Comping across those lines is the most common pricing error here. The West Seattle label sets the search area; the micro-market sets the price.
The bridge story deserves honesty and context: the high bridge reopened in 2022, the commute normalized, and buyer confidence followed — but some buyers still arrive with the closure narrative in mind. The selling answer is specificity: the actual commute from this block, water-taxi and RapidRide options, and the space, parking, and price advantages over the neighborhoods those buyers are leaving. West Seattle consistently captures buyers priced out of Queen Anne and Capitol Hill who discover they prefer what the peninsula offers.
The housing stock spans 1910s craftsman to new townhomes, so diligence is house-specific: sewer scopes and oil-tank paperwork on the older stock, and on view homes — especially the western slopes — drainage and slope documentation where it exists. Handle the Form 17 under RCW 64.06 with the facts assembled. I am Adriano Tori, RexMont's Designated Broker (WA Lic. #27660); we build West Seattle comps inside the micro-market and negotiate from documentation, not hope.
If your timeline is compressed — relocation, estate, or simply wanting it done — the fast-sale page compares the speed-tuned MLS launch against private cash paths with real numbers, and the cost-to-sell page shows the full cost stack and your net with a live calculator before you choose either.
Net-proceeds calculator
Estimate your net proceeds before you list.
Enter an estimated sale price for your Seattle home, mortgage payoff, and selling costs. Compare estimated proceeds after commission, Washington REET, and closing costs, then request an emailed copy of your calculation.
Your target list/sale price — or get an agent-prepared estimate.
Enter the combined brokerage compensation you expect to pay. Fees are negotiated; this editable example is not a quoted rate.
Remaining principal from your latest statement.
Paint, staging, cleaning, photography, minor repairs.
Use a quote from your title and escrow providers.
Washington's state excise-tax breakpoints step up for sales closing on or after January 1, 2027 (rates unchanged). The calculator applies the schedule in force on this date.
Using the 2023–2026 schedule: 1.10% to $525K, 1.28% to $1.525M, 2.75% to $3.025M, 3.00% above, plus 0.50% King County.
Estimated net proceeds
$519,135
after $80,865 in selling costs (8.5% of price) and mortgage payoff
Estimates for educational purposes only. Not financial, tax, legal, or investment advice. Actual REET, commission, escrow, and payoff figures vary by transaction and closing date. King County REET shown is the state graduated tax plus the 0.50% local portion; the state breakpoints step up for closings on or after January 1, 2027. Verify current rates with WA DOR and your CPA before acting.
FAQ
West Seattle seller questions
Did the bridge closure permanently hurt West Seattle home values?
The high bridge reopened in 2022 and the commute story normalized. Some buyers still carry the closure narrative, which is why specificity sells: the actual commute from your block, water-taxi and transit options, and the space-for-price advantage over Queen Anne and Capitol Hill. Well-positioned West Seattle homes compete strongly.
Which West Seattle micro-market is my home actually in?
Alki (waterfront), Admiral and the Junction (walkable cores), Gatewood, Seaview, and Genesee (views and quiet), Fauntleroy (ferry and greenbelt), Delridge and High Point (value and newer stock). Each prices independently — the most common West Seattle pricing error is comping across micro-market lines.
Do Alki and view homes need special preparation to sell?
Waterfront and west-slope view homes get extra scrutiny on drainage, slope stability, and weather exposure. Assembling any engineering, drainage, or maintenance documentation before launch — and pricing by view class — protects the premium through inspection.
What does it cost to sell a West Seattle home?
Roughly 7 to 9 percent of sale price: negotiated commission, Washington excise tax (graduated state tiers plus the 0.50 percent King County portion), title, escrow, and prep. The Seattle cost-to-sell page itemizes everything with a live net-proceeds calculator.
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