A slice of heaven awaits! Wake each morning to breathtaking Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views from this beautifully maintained home, perfectly situated on a peaceful dead-end street. Just blocks from Alki Beach, Alaska Junction, and Schmitz Preserve Park, you’ll enjoy the best of West Seattle’s coveted beach-town lifestyle while coming home to tranquility and unforgettable sunsets. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated, this move-in-ready home features fresh exterior paint, select interior paint, refinished hardwood floors, updated light fixtures, new carpet in the family room, replacement windows in the primary bedroom, refreshed landscaping, and central A/C for year-round comfort. The home offers a main-floor den or guest room with Sound views, generous living and dining rooms, and an updated kitchen with gas cooking, bar seating, and a sunny breakfast nook. The kitchen opens seamlessly to the inviting family room with a cozy gas fireplace. Enjoy the beautifully appointed patio, perfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, or relaxing at the end of the day. For added peace of mind, the home has been pre-inspected, major systems have been serviced, and the roof was replaced a few years ago. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with spectacular views in one of West Seattle’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Property Details
Price:
$1,775,800
MLS #:
NWM2554341
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Genesee
Neighborhood:
140westseattle
Listed Date:
Jul 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,520
Total Sq Ft:
2,520
Lot Size:
3,750 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1995
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Schools
School District:
Seattle
Elementary School:
Genesee Hill Elementary
Middle School:
Madison Mid
High School:
West Seattle High
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Forced Air
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Cement, Stone, Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Cement/Concrete, Stone, Wood Products
Parking Features
Attached Garage
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced
View
Mountains, Sound
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$16,060
Map
Community
- Address4048 56th Avenue SW Seattle WA
- SubdivisionGenesee
- CitySeattle
- CountyKing
- Zip Code98116
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
- Briarcrest
- Brighton
- Broadmoor
- Broadview
- Broadway
- Bryant
- Bryn Mawr
- Burien
- Campbell Hill
- Capitol Hill
- Cedar Park
- Cedarhurst
- Central Area
- Columbia
- Columbia City
- Crown Hill
- Delridge
- Denny Blaine
- Denny Triangle
- Downtown
- Dunlap
- Earlington
- Eastlake
- Fairmount
- Fauntleroy
- First Hill
- Fremont
- Gatewood
- Genesee
- Georgetown
- Glen Acres
- Green Lake
- Greenwood
- Gregory Heights
- Haller Lake
- Hawthorne Hills
- High Point
- Highland Park
- Highline
- Hillman City
- Holly Park
- International District
- Inverness
- Jackson Park
- Judkins
- Kent
- Lake City
- Lake Forest Park
- Lake Union
- Lakeridge
- Lakewood
- Laurelhurst
- Leschi
- Licton Springs
- Lincoln Park
- Loyal Heights
- Madison Park
- Madison Valley
- Madrona
- Magnolia
- Magnolia Bluff
- Maple Leaf
- Matthews Beach
- Meadowbrook
- Montlake
- Morgan Junction
- Mt Baker
- N Beacon Hill
- North Admiral
- North Beach
- North Burien
- North Capitol Hill
- North City
- North Shorewood
- Northgate
- Olympic Hills
- Olympic Manor
- Phinney Ridge
- Pigeon Point
- Pinehurst
- Pioneer Square
- Portage Bay
- Puget Ridge
- Queen Anne
- Rainier Beach
- Rainier Valley
- Ravenna
- Renton
- Roosevelt
- Sand Point
- SeaTac
- Seattle
- Seaview
- Seola Beach
- Seward Park
- Shoreline
- Shorewood
- Skyway
- Sodo
- South Lake Union
- South Park
- Southern
- Sunset Hill
- The Highlands
- Top Hat
- Tukwila
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- Upper Rainier Beach
- Victory Heights
- View Ridge
- Wallingford
- Washington Park
- Wedgwood
- West Seattle
- Westlake
- Westwood
- Westwood Village
- White Center
- Whittier
- Windermere
- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Jul 26, 2026
2,166
Single Family Listed
57
Avg DOM
605
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,216,834
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Genesee subdivision, 4048 56th Avenue SW Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98116. It is listed for $1,775,800 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,520 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1995. The current price per square foot is $705. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $605. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,216,834. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2554341 at 4048 56th Avenue SW in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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4048 56th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA


