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).
Property Details
Price:
$925,000
MLS #:
NWM2528005
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Fairmount
Neighborhood:
140westseattle
Listed Date:
May 22, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,160
Total Sq Ft:
2,120
Lot Size:
6,250 sqft / 0.14 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1925
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Buyer To Verify
Middle School:
Buyer To Verify
High School:
Buyer To Verify
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s)
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
None
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Hardwood
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
1
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Alley, Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Parking Features
Attached Garage, Off Street
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Partially Fenced
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$7,597
Map
Community
- Address5455 42nd Avenue SW Seattle WA
- SubdivisionFairmount
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98136
Subdivisions in Seattle
- Admiral
- Alaska Junction
- Alki
- Allentown
- Arbor Heights
- Arboretum
- Arroyo
- Ballard
- Beach Drive
- Beacon Hill
- Belltown
- Belvedere Terrace
- Belvidere
- Bitter Lake
- Blue Ridge
- Boulevard Park
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- Brighton
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- Fairmount
- Fauntleroy
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- Haller Lake
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- Holly Park
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- Kent
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Jun 10, 2026
2,139
Single Family Listed
52
Avg DOM
610
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,217,986
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Fairmount subdivision, 5455 42nd Avenue SW Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98136. It is listed for $925,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,160 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1925. The current price per square foot is $797. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $610. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,217,986. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2528005 at 5455 42nd Avenue SW in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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represents listings courtesy of NWMLS. Listed by Windermere West Metro.Disclaimer: Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Jun-10-2026 6:39:12 pm. 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.
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5455 42nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA


