5642 California Ave SW, Unit 1

772 Sq. Ft.
$492 / Sq. Ft.
772
Sq. Ft.
$492
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Settle and thrive in this peaceful and updated 2 bed 1 bath condo in the heart of West Seattle. Perched above California Ave, centrally located between Alaska and Morgan junction, this boutique building offers haven from the hustle. The open floor plan features ample kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, granite slab counters, warm and durable bamboo flooring, wood burning fireplace, Updated windows and siding. Spacious bedrooms with built in closet organizers. In unit laundry, a private covered...Settle and thrive in this peaceful and updated 2 bed 1 bath condo in the heart of West Seattle. Perched above California Ave, centrally located between Alaska and Morgan junction, this boutique building offers haven from the hustle. The open floor plan features ample kitchen cabinets, stainless appliances, granite slab counters, warm and durable bamboo flooring, wood burning fireplace, Updated windows and siding. Spacious bedrooms with built in closet organizers. In unit laundry, a private covered patio overlooks mature landscape, additional storage in the basement, assigned 1 car parking. Healthy and organized HOA, low dues include water, sewer, garbage/insurance. Incredible opportunity to land, settle or invest in this revered community.
  1. Listed by Allan D. Ponio • Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty
    P: (425)-243-9000 allan.ponio@sothebysrealty.com
  2. Listed by Paul Romero • R Squared Properties LLC
    P: (800)-886-5927 paul@r2prop.com

Property Details for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

Community Name
Seaview
School District
Seattle
View
Territorial
Number of Assigned Spaces
1
Entry Date
05-01-2025
Energy Source
Electric
LISTING UPDATED: 10/19/2025 04:04 AM

Property Details for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

StatusSold
MLS #2368782
Days on Market109
Cumulative Days on Market109
Taxes$3,526 / year
HOA Fees$419 / month
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential
Year Built1980
CountyKing County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Marketplace Sotheby's Intl Rty; R Squared Properties LLC

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Building Information for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

Building/Complex5642 California Ave SwFloor-Stories4Residences8Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1980

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Property Information for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 30 - Condo (1 Level)
  • Area: 140 - West Seattle
  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Community Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance
  • Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Unit Floor Number: 1
  • Directions: GPS works great. The building is on the East side of the street. 1 Visitor parking in rear parking area. Otherwise street parking available out front.
  • Property Sub Type: COND
  • Bus Line Nearby: true
  • Remodeled/Updated: 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, Sewer, Trash, Water
Parking
  • Carport: No
  • Parking Type: Off Street, Uncovered
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Uncovered
Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • 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: 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: 1
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 2
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Bamboo/Cork, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
  • Features: Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Washer, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Closet
  • Appliance Hookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • Common Features: Cable TV, Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, High Speed Int Avail, Lobby Entrance
  • Room and Floor: Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Bathroom Full-Main, Bedroom-Main, Utility Room-Lower
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Wall Unit(s)
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Storage Location: basement
  • Storage No: 1
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Entry Hall, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Bathroom Full, Bedroom, Utility Room
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Stucco, Wood Products
  • Roof: Flat
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
Property
Utilities
  • Power Company: PSE
  • Sewer Company: Seattle PUD
  • Water Company: Seattle PUD
  • Power Production Type: Electric
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: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Year Built Effective: 1980
  • Photos Count: 23
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
  • Lot Size Source: Realist
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 7681100010
  • Calculated Square Footage: 772
  • Dwelling Type: Attached
  • Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Square Footage Finished: 0
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 772.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Windows
Multi Family
Building Details
  • Parking Space #: 1
  • Number of Stories in Building: 4
  • Number of Access Stairs: 1
  • Unit Number: 1
  • Owner Occupancy Percentage: 87
  • Unit Features: Balcony/Deck/Patio, End Unit, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bath, Yard
  • Number of Units in Complex: 8
  • Units In Building Total: 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Tenant
  • Total Actual Rent: $2,050
  • Cats and Dogs: Subject to Restrictions

Property History for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913294652

$380,000

+3.5% / yr

Sep 18, 2025

Sold

NWMLS #2368782

$380,000—
Aug 18, 2025

Pending

NWMLS #2368782

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913294652

$380,000

+3.5% / yr

09/18/2025

Sold

NWMLS #2368782

$380,000
08/18/2025

Pending

NWMLS #2368782

—

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Public Records for 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand$145,200Additions$181,800Total$327,000
Tax Record2024$3,198 ($266 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt772 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt772 SqFtStories4Lot Size7,500 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1980Year Renovated1998ZoningLR3 RCCountyKINGAPN768110-0010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 5642 California Avenue Southwest, Unit 1

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 - 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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