5430 California Ave SW, Unit 3B

Seattle, WA 98136

$484,950
Price
2
Beds
842 Sq. Ft.
$576 / Sq. Ft.
842
Sq. Ft.
$576
per Sq. Ft.
Listing provided courtesy of KW Greater Seattle

Description

New price + lender-paid buydown! Take advantage of this market "reset" and a lower interest rate via a preferred lender-paid temp buydown. This pristine 3-level home offers townhome-style privacy with a private entry, SW patio, and gated courtyard. Nestled quietly away from California Ave, the "zoned" floor plan is perfect for WFH or roommates: • LOWER: Entry, BR/Office, full bath & laundry. • MAIN: Social hub w/ kitchen, dining & living room + cozy gas fireplace. • UPPER: Sun-drenched primary suite...New price + lender-paid buydown! Take advantage of this market "reset" and a lower interest rate via a preferred lender-paid temp buydown. This pristine 3-level home offers townhome-style privacy with a private entry, SW patio, and gated courtyard. Nestled quietly away from California Ave, the "zoned" floor plan is perfect for WFH or roommates: • LOWER: Entry, BR/Office, full bath & laundry. • MAIN: Social hub w/ kitchen, dining & living room + cozy gas fireplace. • UPPER: Sun-drenched primary suite w/ ensuite, dual closets & private south-facing deck. Unbeatable walkability—positioned perfectly between Alaska & Morgan Junctions for coffee, shops & transit. Secured garage parking included. Incredible value for a 2BR/2BA in West Seattle!
  1. Listed by Jeff Norris • KW Greater Seattle
  2. Listed by Milani West • KW Greater Seattle

Property Details for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

Community Name
Fairmount
School District
Seattle
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Total Covered Parking
1
Entry Date
09-30-2025
Energy Source
Electric
LISTING UPDATED: 01/09/2026 03:57 PM

Property Details for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

StatusActive
MLS #2439766
Days on Market102
Cumulative Days on Market143
Taxes$4,631 / year
HOA Fees$722 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built2001
CountyKing County

Location

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Building Information for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

Building/Complex5430 California Ave SwFloor3Stories3Residences4Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built2001

Payment Calculator

$3,471 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,364

Property Taxes

$386

HOA Dues

$722

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Property Information for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 34 - Condo (3 Levels)
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Community Features: Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Garden Space, Gated, Outside Entry
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Directions: GPS works! Enjoy ample street parking. Walk through secure gate up the stairs pass along the right side of the green house/commercial unit, turn right at the fountain, unit 3B on the left.
  • Bus Route Number: Buyer to verify
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: West
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Home Owner Dues Include: Common Area Maintenance, Earthquake Insurance, Sewer, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • Association Phone: 206-361-1087
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • 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: 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: 1
  • Bedrooms Upper: 1
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Upper: 1
  • Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Features: Cooking-Gas, End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Sprinkler System, Top Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
  • Window Coverings: Blinds
  • Water Heater Location: Entry Closet under stairs
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Gas
  • Common Features: Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Garden Space, Gated Entry, Outside Entry, Security Gate
  • Room and Floor: Primary Bedroom-None, Bedroom-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Utility Room-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-None, Living Room-None, Bathroom Three Quarter-None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Wall Unit(s)
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Storage Location: parking space #10
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom, Bathroom Full, Entry Hall, Utility Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Bathroom Three Quarter
  • Number Of Showers: 2
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
  • Roof: Composition
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Property
Utilities
  • Power Company: SCL
  • Sewer Company: SPU
  • Water Company: SPU
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Level: Three Or More
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 2001
  • Photos Count: 32
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 2538940100
  • Calculated Square Footage: 842
  • Dwelling Type: Attached
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 842.0
  • 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 #: 10
  • Number of Stories in Building: 3
  • Number of Access Stairs: 2
  • Unit Number: 3B
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, End Unit, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bath, Sprinkler System, Top Floor, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Number of Units in Complex: 16
  • Units In Building Total: 4
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Rental Cap: No Rental Cap
  • Cats and Dogs: Subject to Restrictions

Property History for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2439766

$484,950—
Dec 18, 2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2439766

$494,950—
Sep 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2439766

$499,950—
Mar 26, 2021

Sold

NWMLS #1729923

$470,000—
Feb 20, 2021

Pending

NWMLS #1729923

—
Feb 17, 2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1729923

$475,000—
Apr 14, 2020

Sold

NWMLS #1578848

$439,000—
Mar 23, 2020

Pending

NWMLS #1578848

—
Mar 17, 2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1578848

$439,000—
May 10, 2013

Sold

NWMLS #422981

$241,000—
Apr 13, 2013

Pending

NWMLS #422981

—
Nov 10, 2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #422981

$260,000—
Mar 4, 2005

Sold

NWMLS #25013251

$254,500—
Feb 9, 2005

Pending

NWMLS #25013251

—
Jan 29, 2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25013251

$247,500—
Jul 12, 2000

Sold

NWMLS #20056107

$210,950—
Jun 30, 2000

Pending

NWMLS #20056107

—
May 7, 2000

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20056107

$210,950—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Price Change

NWMLS #2439766

$484,950
12/18/2025

Price Change

NWMLS #2439766

$494,950
09/30/2025

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #2439766

$499,950
03/26/2021

Sold

NWMLS #1729923

$470,000
02/20/2021

Pending

NWMLS #1729923

—
02/17/2021

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1729923

$475,000
04/14/2020

Sold

NWMLS #1578848

$439,000
03/23/2020

Pending

NWMLS #1578848

—
03/17/2020

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #1578848

$439,000
05/10/2013

Sold

NWMLS #422981

$241,000
04/13/2013

Pending

NWMLS #422981

—
11/10/2012

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #422981

$260,000
03/04/2005

Sold

NWMLS #25013251

$254,500
02/09/2005

Pending

NWMLS #25013251

—
01/29/2005

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #25013251

$247,500
07/12/2000

Sold

NWMLS #20056107

$210,950
06/30/2000

Pending

NWMLS #20056107

—
05/07/2000

Listed (Active)

NWMLS #20056107

$210,950

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

Public Records for 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

Taxable ValueLand$97,300Additions$320,700Total$418,000
Tax Record2020$4,147 ($346 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.8Total Finished SqFt842 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt842 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built2001Year Renovated2001ZoningNC230CountyKINGAPN2538940100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B

This home is within Seattle Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Fairmount Park Elementary
Public - PK to 5
Madison Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
West Seattle High School
Public - 9 to 12
Louisa Boren STEM K-8
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Fairmount Park Elementary
PublicPK 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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More information about 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B, Seattle, WA 98136

5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B is a condo for sale in Seattle, WA 98136. This property was listed for sale on September 30, 2025 by KW Greater Seattle, it's currently listed at $484,950. It has been on the market for a total of 102 days and was last sold on March 26, 2021. This listing's school district is Seattle Public Schools. Nearby schools include Fairmount Park Elementary, Madison Middle School and West Seattle High School. 5430 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 3B is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 842 sqft condo built in 2001.

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