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Last Sold Price
4 beds1,700 sqft
1940 SW Dawson St, Seattle, WA 98106
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$344/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Don't miss this golden opportunity to unlock the potential of this diamond in the rough. Nestled in one of West Seattle's most desirable neighborhoods, this home features a rare main-floor primary bedroom, three large bedrooms upstairs and a large kitchen that opens to the dining area - which could be perfect for future entertaining. Set on a semi-private lot, it also includes an outbuilding ideal for extra storage or for a future workshop. This home is being sold as-is and is ready for your vision....Don't miss this golden opportunity to unlock the potential of this diamond in the rough. Nestled in one of West Seattle's most desirable neighborhoods, this home features a rare main-floor primary bedroom, three large bedrooms upstairs and a large kitchen that opens to the dining area - which could be perfect for future entertaining. Set on a semi-private lot, it also includes an outbuilding ideal for extra storage or for a future workshop. This home is being sold as-is and is ready for your vision. Whether you are a seasoned renovator or first time homebuyer with a dream, bring your toolbelt, your imagination, creativity and ambition and transform this home into something special. Sweat equity awaits!

Listing Agents

  1. Normajean Jacobs

    Normajean Jacobs

    Listing Agent

    Better Properties Kitsap

  • Listed by: Michael Hagen 425.227.9200 michaelha@johnlscott.com • John L. Scott, Inc
Listing closed: 09/30/2025 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2417571

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$655,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

Seattle, WA

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Square Feet
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Sold 09/22/25

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$589,000 | 7015 12th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
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Sold 08/26/26

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Sold 02/12/26

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Location

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Property Information for 1940 Southwest Dawson Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,598 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Delridge
  • School District: Seattle
  • View: Partial, See Remarks
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 0
  • Total Covered Parking: 0
  • Entry Date: 08-15-2025
  • Energy Source: Electric
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,509 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 12 - 2 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Block: 4
  • Elementary School: Lafayette
  • Middle Or Junior School: Madison Mid
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: From Delridge Way SW go East onto 23rd Ave SW / turns into 22nd Ave SW. Turn right onto 21st Ave SW, turn left onto SW Dawson Street
  • Bus Route Number: 125-Highline
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 1
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Master Bedroom Level: Main
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Lower Bathroom Closet
  • Room and Floor: Bedroom-None, Utility Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Primary Bedroom-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Living Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bathroom Full-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Trash Compactor
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bedroom, Utility Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Primary Bedroom, Entry Hall, Living Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl, Wood, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Trash Compactor
  • Security Features: Security System
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Seattle Power
  • Sewer Company: Seattle
  • Water Company: Seattle
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: Two
  • Lot Topography: Partial Slope,Sloped,Steep Slope,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2000
  • Photos Count: 30
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Number: 4
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3438500102
  • Building Condition: Average
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1700
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1700
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Vegetation: Brush, Garden Space, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 1700.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Financing / Income and Expenses
  • Leased Equipment: None
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1940 Southwest Dawson Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2417571

$585,000—
Sep 29, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914223528

$585,000—
Aug 20, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2417571

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2417571

$585,000
09/29/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1914223528

$585,000
08/20/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2417571

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

Public Records for 1940 Southwest Dawson Street

Taxable ValueLand$382,000Additions$269,000Total$651,000
Tax Record2026$6,763 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,700 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,700 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,509 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated2000ZoningNR2CountyKINGAPN343850-0102

Schools near 1940 Southwest Dawson Street

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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