4836 51st Ave SW

2,590 Sq. Ft.
$436 / Sq. Ft.
2,590
Sq. Ft.
$436
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Charming 1947, 4 Bedroom, 1.75 Bathroom home with room to expand. Ideally located on a quiet, tree lined street in a highly sought after neighborhood. Only 2 owners since constructed. Some of the period details include: wood burning fireplace, dining room built-ins, custom kitchen cabinetry and refinished hardwood floors. Blended with tasteful updates: both bathrooms, quartz kitchen counters and back splash, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and vinyl tile flooring. The Dining Room has...Charming 1947, 4 Bedroom, 1.75 Bathroom home with room to expand. Ideally located on a quiet, tree lined street in a highly sought after neighborhood. Only 2 owners since constructed. Some of the period details include: wood burning fireplace, dining room built-ins, custom kitchen cabinetry and refinished hardwood floors. Blended with tasteful updates: both bathrooms, quartz kitchen counters and back splash, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances and vinyl tile flooring. The Dining Room has sliders to an expansive deck with a retractable shade awning. Additionally, there is a 920 Square Foot, unfinished, walk-out, daylight basement, with tall ceilings and large, egressable windows. Plenty of room to customize to suit your needs. Fenced backyard, paved alley access, 2 car attached carport, plus a long wide driveway for additional off street parking. Close to the Alaska Junction, restaurants, shops, parks, beaches and downtown Seattle.
  1. Listed by Scott David Marvin • John L Scott RE West Seattle
    P: (206)-935-7700 scottmarvin@johnlscott.com
  2. Listed by Kim-Marie Motoda • John L Scott RE West Seattle
    P: 221-206-935-7700 kimscottm@comcast.net

Property Details for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

Community Name
Genesee
School District
Seattle
Number of Assigned Spaces
4
Total Covered Parking
2
Offers Review Date
04-28-2026
Entry Date
04-23-2026
Energy Source
Electric,Oil
Sewer
Sewer Connected
LISTING UPDATED: 05/28/2026 06:53 PM

Property Details for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

StatusSold
MLS #2496894
Days on Market5
Cumulative Days on Market5
Taxes$8,066 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1947
Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,100 SF
CountyKing County

Location

Listing Courtesy of John L Scott RE West Seattle

Sold By Keller Williams Seattle Metro

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Building Information for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,100 SF

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Property Information for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 17 - 1 1/2 Stry w/Bsmt
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Block: 2
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: West Seattle High
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Alaska & California Junction. West on SW Alaska to 49th Ave SW, turn Left(South), 2 blocks to Hudson, turn right on Hudson, Hudson to 51st Ave SW, turn right, 4836 is on the right.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2025
Parking
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Parking Type: Carport-Attached, Driveway Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport, Driveway
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: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 1
  • 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: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate
  • Basement: Daylight, Unfinished
  • Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Basement
  • Room and Floor: Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Bedroom-Second, Bathroom Three Quarter-Second, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Bathroom Three Quarter, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Utility Room
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal/Vinyl
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Partially Fenced
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Public
  • Power Company: Sea PUD
  • Sewer Company: SEA PUD
  • Water Company: SEA PUD
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Oil
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: City
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
  • Level: One and One Half
  • Lot Topography: Level,Terraces
  • First Right Of Refusal: false
  • MLS Square Footage Source: KCR
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1947
  • Photos Count: 26
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Number: 5
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 1750700055
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 2590
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1670
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 920
  • Building Area Total: 2590.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Total Uncovered Parking: 2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 28, 2026

Sold

NWMLS #2496894

$1,130,000—
Apr 28, 2026

Pending

NWMLS #2496894

—
Apr 23, 2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2496894

$995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/28/2026

Sold

NWMLS #2496894

$1,130,000
04/28/2026

Pending

NWMLS #2496894

—
04/23/2026

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2496894

$995,000

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

Public Records for 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

Taxable ValueLand$496,000Additions$348,000Total$844,000
Tax Record2025$9,188 ($766 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.2Total Finished SqFt1,670 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,670 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947ZoningNR3CountyKINGAPN175070-0055Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4836 51st Avenue Southwest

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

Madison Middle School
Public6 to 8

West Seattle High School
Public9 to 12

Louisa Boren STEM K-8
PublicPK 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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