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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,785,000
MLS #:
NWM2597627
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Genesee
Neighborhood:
140westseattle
Listed Date:
Oct 23, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
3,497
Total Sq Ft:
3,497
Lot Size:
5,750 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1915
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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, Double Oven, Dryer, Microwave, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Forced Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Heating
Baseboard, Forced Air
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s)
Levels
Two
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Parking Features
Detached Garage
Parking Spots
5
Parking Total
5
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Security System
View
Mountains, Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$14,280
Map
Community
- Address4049 40th 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
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- Cedarhurst
- Central Area
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- 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
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- Magnolia
- Magnolia Bluff
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- Mt Baker
- N Beacon Hill
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- North Beach
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- Wallingford
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- Wedgwood
- West Seattle
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- Westwood
- Westwood Village
- White Center
- Whittier
- Windermere
- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Oct 23, 2026
2,317
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
595
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,213,113
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Genesee subdivision, 4049 40th Avenue SW Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98116. It is listed for $1,785,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 3,497 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1915. The current price per square foot is $510. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $595. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,213,113. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2597627 at 4049 40th Avenue SW in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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4049 40th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA


