8459 40th Avenue Southwest
Description
- Listed by: Steve Snider 206.342.0200 stevesnider@realresidential.com • Real Residential
Location
Sold By Windermere Real Estate/East
$8,547 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$7,474
$1,073
$0
1Property Information for 8459 40th Avenue Southwest
Property Details
- Taxes: $12,874 / year
- MLS Type: Residential
- County: King County
- Community Name: Gatewood
- School District: Seattle
- View: Mountains, Sound, Strait, Territorial
- Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
- Total Covered Parking: 1
- Entry Date: 06-18-2026
- Energy Source: Electric,Natural Gas
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
Building Information
- Year Built: 1949
- Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,400 SF
Summary
- Style: 16 - 1 Story w/Bsmnt.
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Site Features: Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Area: 140 - West Seattle
- Elementary School: Arbor Heights
- Middle Or Junior School: Denny Mid
- Directions: Take the Fauntleroy Way SW exit. Follow Fauntleroy Way SW south. Turn right onto SW Thistle St. Turn right onto 40th Ave SW. Continue south to the end of the street; the home will be on the right.
- Property Sub Type: RESI
- View: Yes
- Waterfront: No
- Entry Location: Main
- Direction Faces: West
- Tax Year: 2026
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Type: Driveway Parking, Garage-Detached
- Open Parking: No
- Parking Features: Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior and Exterior Features
- 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: 1
- 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
- Bedrooms Main: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 0
- Bedrooms Lower: 2
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Fireplaces Lower: 1
- Fireplaces Main: 1
- Floor Covering: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Daylight, Finished
- Features: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Security System, Water Heater
- Water Heater Location: Basement
- Room and Floor: Den/Office-Lower, Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Family Room-Lower, Kitchen With Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Lower, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Three Quarter-Lower, Bedroom-Lower, Bedroom-Main
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling: Forced Air
- Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
- Fireplace: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Heating: Forced Air
- Spa: Yes
- FIRPTA: No
- Water Heater Type: Electric
- Room List: Den/Office, Dining Room, Entry Hall, Family Room, Kitchen With Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Three Quarter, Bedroom
- Exterior: Brick
- Roof: Composition
- Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
- Security Features: Partially Fenced, Security System
Property
- Water Source: Public
- Power Company: Seattle City Light
- Sewer Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Water Company: Seattle Public Utilities
- Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
- New Construction YN: No
- Senior Exemption: No
- Zoning Jurisdiction: City
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Level: One
- Lot Topography: Level
- Construction Methods: Standard Frame
- First Right Of Refusal: false
- MLS Square Footage Source: Public Records
- Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
- Senior Community: No
- Special Listing Conditions: None
- Photos Count: 36
- Lot Details: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
- Lot Size Dimensions: 80x80
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Parcel Number Free Text: 2493200335
- Building Condition: Very Good
- Calculated Square Footage: 2660
- Structure Type: House
- Square Footage Finished: 2660
- Square Footage Unfinished: 0
- Vegetation: Garden Space
- Building Area Total: 2660.0
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Property Type: Residential
- Elevation Units: Feet
- Irrigation Water Rights: No
Multi Family
- Total Uncovered Parking: 1
- Leased Equipment: None
Rental
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 8459 40th Avenue Southwest
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Sold NWMLS #2541080 | $1,399,950 | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1945845340 | $1,400,000 | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #140988240 | $1,400,000 | +4.0% / yr |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Pending NWMLS #2541080 | — | |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #2541080 | $1,399,950 | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Sold NWMLS #1632242 | $1,110,000 | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #675025333 | $1,110,000 | +10.2% / yr |
| Jul 22, 2020 | Pending NWMLS #1632242 | — | |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #1632242 | $1,100,000 | — |
| Aug 27, 2015 | Sold NWMLS #819941 | $685,000 | — |
| Aug 21, 2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #554472667 | $685,000 | +0.9% / yr |
| Jul 27, 2015 | Pending NWMLS #819941 | — | |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #819941 | $685,000 | — |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #205165993 | $633,150 | +20.1% / yr |
| Apr 11, 2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #194106750 | $572,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | Sold NWMLS #2541080 | $1,399,950 |
| 07/29/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1945845340 | $1,400,000 |
| 07/29/2026 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #140988240 | $1,400,000 +4.0% / yr |
| 06/28/2026 | Pending NWMLS #2541080 | — |
| 06/18/2026 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #2541080 | $1,399,950 |
| 08/13/2020 | Sold NWMLS #1632242 | $1,110,000 |
| 08/11/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #675025333 | $1,110,000 +10.2% / yr |
| 07/22/2020 | Pending NWMLS #1632242 | — |
| 07/17/2020 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #1632242 | $1,100,000 |
| 08/27/2015 | Sold NWMLS #819941 | $685,000 |
| 08/21/2015 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #554472667 | $685,000 +0.9% / yr |
| 07/27/2015 | Pending NWMLS #819941 | — |
| 07/21/2015 | Listed (Active) NWMLS #819941 | $685,000 |
| 10/31/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #205165993 | $633,150 +20.1% / yr |
| 04/11/2006 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #194106750 | $572,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8459 40th Avenue Southwest
Taxable Value
Land
$653,000Additions
$563,000Tax Record
2026
$12,874 ($1,073 / month)Home Facts
Beds
4Baths
1.8Total Finished SqFt
3,990 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt
2,660 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt
1,330 SqFtStories
1Lot Size
6,400 SqFtStyle
Single Family ResidenceYear Built
1949Year Renovated
1949Zoning
NR3County
KINGAPN
249320-0335Schools near 8459 40th Avenue Southwest
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Arbor Heights Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Denny Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Chief Sealth 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 8459 40th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98136 | $1,399,950 | 4 | 2 | 2,660 | 6,400 |
$560,000 | 4 | 2 | 3,140 | 8,200 | |
$110,000 | – | – | – | 8,800 | |
$825,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,920 | 3,556 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 930 | 8,738 | |
– | 2 | 1.75 | 2,760 | 6,400 | |
$725,838 | 2 | 1 | 820 | 7,600 | |
$358,450 | 3 | 2 | 2,340 | 3,563 | |
$290,000 | 2 | 1 | 770 | 4,800 | |
$630,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,180 | 3,200 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 2,220 | 8,016 | |
$799,206 | 4 | 2 | 1,650 | 4,800 | |
$567,500 | 3 | 1 | 2,460 | 7,753 | |
– | 3 | 1.5 | 2,130 | 21,288 | |
$680,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,390 | 6,299 | |
$700,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,980 | 9,855 |
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