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Listed by Wais Wazeri • Skyline Properties, Inc.

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$1,785,000

Est. $11,169/mo —

•

3,497

sq ft

4049 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

About this home

Welcome to a home that blends lasting quality with fresh, move-in-ready updates. Rebuilt from the studs up in 2006, it has just been updated again with new interior paint, new carpet, professionally refreshed landscaping, a fully remodeled bathroom and an updated laundry room. Inside, gleaming hardwood floors and abundant natural light flow through more than 3,497 sf of thoughtfully planned living space. Take in sweeping mountain views, cook and gather in a well-appointed kitchen, and unwind in a spacious primary suite. Outside, the private, beautifully landscaped yard is a peaceful retreat for morning coffee or summer evenings. A massive 2-car garage plus additional off-street parking adds rare convenience. Just a short walk to the West Seattle Junction, with its local cafes, shops, acclaimed restaurants and year-round Sunday farmers market. Commuting downtown is a breeze, and Alki Beach, Lincoln Park and Hiawatha Park are only minutes away. Space, location and neighborhood character all in one place! Come see your new home.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

5,750 sq ftLot Size

$510Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Wais Wazeri • Skyline Properties, Inc.

Listed by Jasiah Matveyev • Skyline Properties, Inc.

Listing updated: Oct 23, 2026 at 08:44am

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2597627

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$11,169 per month

Principal and interest$9,741

Property taxes

$1,190

HOA dues

Home insurance

$238

Utilities

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Genesee Hill Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Madison Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

West Seattle High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

7/10

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About

Genesee

Genesee, located between Alaska Junction and the Duwamish Head shoreline, is a residential and hillside Seattle neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and sweeping Sound-and-mountain viewpoints. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the California Ave SW and SW Genesee St crossroads, where corner cafes, small studios, and everyday storefronts set a calm, walkable rhythm. Community pillars include the Admiral Theater, the West Seattle Farmers Market, and Easy Street Records. Early-20th-century Craftsman homes and tidy mid-century builds step down the slope toward Alki. Side streets funnel toward pocket parks and viewpoints, while bus lines trace California Avenue’s north–south spine. The mood reads coastal and lived-in, with sunset light and ferry horns carrying up the hill.

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Market insights

4049 40th Ave SW · $1,785,000

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $967,998. (46% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

27% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Dining room
Ceiling fans
Walk-in closets
One gas fireplace

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms: 1 on the main level, 1 on the upper level, and 2 on the lower level

Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms, 1 three-quarter bathroom, and 1 half bathroom
Main level: 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom
Upper level: 1 full bathroom
Lower level: 1 three-quarter bathroom
2 bathtubs and 1 shower

Kitchen
Dishwasher, garbage disposal, double oven, microwave, and stove/range

Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer

Flooring
Hardwood and carpet

Heating & cooling
Baseboard and forced-air heating
Forced-air cooling

Sale and tax history for 4049 40th Ave SW

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

Oct 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2597627

$1,785,000

$510/sq ft

Jun 15, 2020

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1592069

$1,300,000

$372/sq ft

May 10, 2020

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1592069

—

May 1, 2020

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1592069

—

Apr 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1592069

$1,315,000

$376/sq ft

Oct 26, 1998

Sold

Public Records

$239,950

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,280 (+12.7%)

$679,000 + $679,000

$1,358,000

2025

$12,672 (+11.4%)

$679,000 + $679,000

$1,358,000

2024

$11,377 (−2.2%)

$679,000 + $614,000

$1,293,000

2023

$11,633 (+2.2%)

$598,000 + $578,000

$1,176,000

2022

$11,387 (+2.6%)

$399,000 + $949,000

$1,348,000

2021

$11,102 (+9.6%)

$369,000 + $847,000

$1,216,000

2020

$10,128 (+10.5%)

$345,000 + $781,000

$1,126,000

2019

$9,165 (−0.6%)

$346,000 + $696,000

$1,042,000

2018

$9,224 (+16.0%)

$346,000 + $696,000

$1,042,000

2017

$7,954 (+7.2%)

$304,000 + $609,000

$913,000

2016

$7,422 (+12.2%)

$304,000 + $508,000

$812,000

2015

$6,613 (−0.3%)

$275,000 + $465,000

$740,000

2014

$6,635 (+7.7%)

$249,000 + $425,000

$674,000

2013

$6,161 (−1.6%)

$249,000 + $364,000

$613,000

2012

$6,261 (+9.0%)

$228,000 + $330,000

$558,000

2011

$5,742 (+7.1%)

$310,000 + $259,000

$569,000

2010

$5,363 (−3.6%)

$310,000 + $259,000

$569,000

2009

$5,563

$326,000 + $345,000

$671,000

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,750 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2006

Finished Sq. Ft.

4,060

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

4,060

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

095200 1485

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 5, 2026.

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Side sewer

Perform a side sewer tie-in connection.

Plumbing

Apr 27, 2018 • Final

Electrical permit: over the counter

Replace an electrical service panel and add new circuits and outlets.

Electrical

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

11 unhealthy days expected this year, 12 days in 30 years

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Seattle, WA • 98116

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Redfin Estimate for 4049 40th Ave SW

$1,777,065

$7,935 under list price of $1.79M

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larger lot
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smaller lot
6 years older
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$69/sq ft
12 years newer
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,530,000 Last sold price
4 beds3 baths2,654 sq ft
3402 SW Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98126
Listing provided by nwmls
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smaller lot
9 years newer
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,300,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,530 sq ft
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Listing provided by nwmls
$4/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years newer
SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,810,000 Last sold price
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Listing provided by nwmls
$50/sq ft
smaller lot
12 years newer

Rental earnings

Est. $6,018 per month, based on comparable rentals

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