Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/22/2026
Listed
$925,000
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MLS
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Property Description
On a corner lot just a few blocks from the Alaska Junction this sweet Craftsman style home offers many possibilities! Charming front porch entry with glass pane front door and sidelights leads to bright, welcoming living room featuring freshly refinished hardwoods, picture tile fireplace and space for dining. Country kitchen has been completely renovated (2025) and has a spacious dining nook with built-in glass front cabinets. Both bedrooms on this level can accommodate a queen size bed and both have beautiful light and pleasant outlooks. The full bath was completely renovated in 2024 with tile and new fixtures. The basement level feels huge. It has good ceiling height a third bedroom with adjacent 3/4 bath and a laundry area. The remainder is unfinished and could easily be additional living space or developed into a second living unit. The garage with alley access is also quite large and could possibly be converted to a two car. Additional upgrades include a new roof and gutter guards in 2025, updated electrical, fresh interior and exterior paint. Location is excellent with a great neighborhood, easy access to Junction shopping and restaurants, transit only a block away and a quick C line commute. Big fenced back yard is ready for your creative ideas and NR 3 zoning may allow additional development (buyer to verify).
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5455 42nd Ave SW
General
- Price: $925,000
- Taxes: $7,597 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: NWMLS
- MLS ID: 2528005
- Updated: 5/22/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Gas
- Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Lower - 3/4 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Lower: 1
- Bedrooms Main: 2
Additional Information
- Amenities: Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, Shop
- Security/Safety: Partially Fenced
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Covered Spaces: 1
- Uncovered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Attached Garage, Off Street
Location
- Area: 140 - West Seattle
- County: King
- Subdivision: Fairmount
- Driving Directions: GPS is accurate
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- High School District: Seattle
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Water Heater: Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Structure Type: House
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
- Entry Location: Main
- Square Feet: 2,120
- Finished Total: 1,160 Sq. Ft.
- Unfinished Total: 960 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Property Condition: Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Territorial
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1435
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,250
- Lot Size Source: RKCW
- Lot Dimensions: 50 x 125
- Topography: Level
- Lot Features: Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Trees/Vegetation: Garden Space
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $7,597
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Property ID: 2461900075
- Block: 1
- Lot Number: 13
Listed by Shari Kruse | Windermere West Metro | (206) 935-7200 and Sally Hardwick | Windermere West Metro | (206) 935-7200
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Schools
Schools serving 5455 42nd Ave SW
School District:Seattle School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fairmount Park Elementary 3800 Southwest Findlay Street, Seattle, WA 98126 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Madison Middle School, Seattle, WA 3429 45th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116 | 6-8 | 1.5 mi |
West Seattle High School 3000 California Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116 | 9-12 | 1.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 5455 42nd Ave SW
Tax History
Tax History for 5455 42nd Ave SW
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$7,597
11%
$741,000
4%
2024
$6,833
6%
$712,000
—
2022
$6,469
8%
$712,000
13%
2021
$5,971
—
$628,000
9%
2021
$5,971
2%
$575,000
1%
2020
$5,836
10%
$570,000
-1%
2019
$5,287
—
$574,000
14%
2018
$5,303
13%
$503,000
9%
2017
$4,708
7%
$461,000
10%
2016
$4,387
15%
$420,000
13%
2015
$3,813
—
$372,000
10%
2014
$3,815
—
$339,000
—
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5455 42nd Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98136 (MLS# 2528005) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 partial bathroom. 5455 42nd Avenue SW is currently listed for $925,000 and was received on May 22, 2026. Want to learn more about 5455 42nd Avenue SW? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Broadway? You can browse all Broadway real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.