1527 California Ave SW, Unit 401

1,419 Sq. Ft.
$598 / Sq. Ft.
1,419
Sq. Ft.
$598
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome Home to elevated living in West Seattle’s beloved Admiral neighborhood. Impeccably maintained 3-bedroom penthouse in Boutique building, features fresh carpet, updated kitchen floors and stunning views of the city, mountains, and Puget Sound. The open living room with gas fireplace and adjoining balcony create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining, while the light-filled kitchen includes a dining area for everyday use. The primary suite (currently used as a media center), offers...Welcome Home to elevated living in West Seattle’s beloved Admiral neighborhood. Impeccably maintained 3-bedroom penthouse in Boutique building, features fresh carpet, updated kitchen floors and stunning views of the city, mountains, and Puget Sound. The open living room with gas fireplace and adjoining balcony create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining, while the light-filled kitchen includes a dining area for everyday use. The primary suite (currently used as a media center), offers a private balcony, huge, walk-in closet, and ensuite 3/4 bath. Two additional, spacious bedrooms, lovely guest bath, full size laundry, and A/C throughout. Enjoy a secure building with a resident lounge, storage unit, and two garage parking spaces—minutes to Alki, Admiral Theater, shops, restaurants, and an easy commute.
  1. Listed by Beth Phillips-York • KW Greater Seattle

Property Details for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

Community Name
North Admiral
School District
Seattle
View
Bay, City, Mountain(s), Sound, Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
2
Total Covered Parking
2
Entry Date
01-29-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Natural Gas
LISTING UPDATED: 01/31/2026 02:27 PM

Property Details for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

StatusActive
MLS #2469674
Days on Market9
Cumulative Days on Market9
Taxes$6,701 / year
HOA Fees$1,028 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2002
CountyKing County

Location

Listing Courtesy of KW Greater Seattle
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Building Information for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

Building/Complex1527 California Ave SwFloor4Stories4Residences6Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built2002

Payment Calculator

$5,724 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,138

Property Taxes

$558

HOA Dues

$1,028

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Property Information for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Lafayette
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Mid
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Community Features: Club House, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance
  • Unit Floor Number: 401
  • Directions: From West Seattle Bridge take the Admiral Way exit and follow up the hill to California Ave SW, turn right and just past SW Seattle St the building will be on the west side (left) of street.
  • Bus Route Number: 128
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: East
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Gas, Lawn Service, Sewer, Trash, Water
  • Association Phone: 206-604-2025
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Common Garage
  • Parking Features: Common Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 0
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 0
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Features: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, End Unit, Fireplace, Insulated Windows, Penthouse, Primary Bathroom, Top Floor, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer, Water Heater
  • Window Coverings: Plantation Shutters/Shades
  • Water Heater Location: Utility closet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Common Features: Clubhouse, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Main, Bathroom Full-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Ductless, Forced Air, Wall Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Storage Location: 1st Floor
  • Storage No: 401
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bathroom Full
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Power Company: Seattle City Light
  • Sewer Company: HOA
  • Water Company: HOA
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Level: One
  • Project Approved By FHA: false
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 37
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 8894100050
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1419
  • Dwelling Type: Attached
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1419.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • CoOp: No
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Parking Space #: 401
  • Number of Stories in Building: 4
  • Number of Access Stairs: 0
  • Unit Number: 401
  • Owner Occupancy Percentage: 100
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, End Unit, Insulated Windows, Penthouse, Primary Bath, Top Floor, Walk-in Closet
  • Number of Units in Complex: 6
  • Units In Building Total: 6
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Rental Cap: No Rentals
  • Cats and Dogs: See Remarks, Subject to Restrictions

Property History for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2469674

$849,000
May 8, 2024

Sold

NWMLS #2222686

$835,000
May 3, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537171453

$835,000
May 3, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1532107524

$835,000

+3.4% / yr

Apr 21, 2024

Pending

NWMLS #2222686

Apr 17, 2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2222686

$799,950
Dec 6, 2016

Sold

NWMLS #1048039

$652,000
Nov 17, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583981316

$652,000
Nov 10, 2016

Pending

NWMLS #1048039

Nov 1, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1048039

$649,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2469674

$849,000
05/08/2024

Sold

NWMLS #2222686

$835,000
05/03/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537171453

$835,000
05/03/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1532107524

$835,000

+3.4% / yr

04/21/2024

Pending

NWMLS #2222686

04/17/2024

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2222686

$799,950
12/06/2016

Sold

NWMLS #1048039

$652,000
11/17/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #583981316

$652,000
11/10/2016

Pending

NWMLS #1048039

11/01/2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1048039

$649,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

Taxable ValueLand$216,100Additions$486,900Total$703,000
Tax Record2024$6,764 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,419 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,419 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,130 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built2002Year Renovated2007ZoningLR3CountyKINGAPN889410-0050Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lafayette Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Seattle High School
Public9 to 12

Pathfinder K-8
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401 is a condo for sale in Seattle, WA 98116. This property was listed for sale on January 29, 2026 by KW Greater Seattle, it's currently listed at $849,000. It has been on the market for a total of 9 days and was last sold on May 8, 2024. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Lafayette Elementary School, Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School. 1527 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 401 is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,419 sqft condo built in 2002.

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