Listing Provided Courtesy of Designed RealtyTucked away on a quiet, secluded street minutes from the West Seattle Junction, this home pairs everyday comfort with meaningful updates throughout. The brand new kitchen highlights the main level with a farmhouse sink, quartz counters, shaker cabinets, and an induction range flowing into a dining and living space warmed by a wood-burning stove insert. The primary suite offers a private en suite bath, and a second en suite/guest bath adds flexibility for visitors. Downstairs features a bedroom, living area and 3/4 bath for a private retreat or guest space. New furnace and heat pump installed keep the home comfortable year-round, complemented by automatic blinds on the main floor and an EV charger in the 2-car garage. The backyard has a new fence, PVC deck and is wired and ready for your new hot tub – a perfect urban oasis! All this just minutes from Ercolini Park, Genesee Elementary, Schmitz Preserve Park, and Alki Beach. West Seattle living at its best!
Property Details
Price:
$995,000
MLS #:
NWM2562832
Status:
Pending
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Genesee
Neighborhood:
140westseattle
Listed Date:
Aug 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,620
Total Sq Ft:
1,620
Lot Size:
5,750 sqft / 0.13 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1979
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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, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Three Quarter Bathroom
Cooling
90%+ High Efficiency, Central Air, Heat Pump
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Vinyl Plank, Carpet
Heating
90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Stove/Free Standing
Interior Features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Security System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
2
Main Level Bedrooms
2
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Attached Garage YN
1
Construction Materials
Wood
Covered Spaces
2
Direction Faces
East
Exterior Features
Wood
Lot Features
Alley, Paved
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached Garage
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Fully Fenced, Security System
View
Territorial
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$8,875
Map
Community
- Address4540 51st 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
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- North City
- North Shorewood
- Northgate
- Olympic Hills
- Olympic Manor
- Phinney Ridge
- Pigeon Point
- Pinehurst
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- Woodland Park
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Seattle as of Aug 25, 2026
2,113
Single Family Listed
63
Avg DOM
607
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,218,582
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Genesee subdivision, 4540 51st Avenue SW Seattle WA is a Single Family for sale in Seattle, WA, 98116. It is listed for $995,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 1,620 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1979. The current price per square foot is $614. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Seattle is $607. The average listing price for Single Family in Seattle is $1,218,582. To schedule a showing of MLS#nwm2562832 at 4540 51st Avenue SW in Seattle, WA, contact your Best in the West agent at 206-351-5550.
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4540 51st Avenue SW
Seattle, WA