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4530 40th Ave

SEATTLE, WA 98116
1,139 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 20054 units1,070–1,170 ft²
$2.5M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$643K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$555
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

+7.1%vs the Seattle ZIP median sale $/ft² ($518)

Sales Performance

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Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
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1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
0
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
0.0%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.9%per yeartypical hold 4.3 yrsfrom 6 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
2005200620072013201520202023
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
2005200620072013201520202023

10 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

2 bed
4 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 ft²
3 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$563K–$563K
1 unit
$603K–$603K
1 unit
$683K–$694K
2 units

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.25%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.25%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.16.6 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.0%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.34%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$693,717
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$6,541
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit BNov 13, 2023$645,000Unit BJun 17, 2020$565,000Unit BApr 22, 2015$401,750Unit ANov 4, 2013$95,000Unit BApr 12, 2007$329,900Unit CSep 5, 2006$359,950Unit BJun 23, 2005$297,500Unit AMay 26, 2005$296,000Unit DMay 20, 2005$318,888Unit CMay 19, 2005$310,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 10 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Genesee Hill Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98116These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.313

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,566
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,382
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

4530 40th Ave Sw
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 ft²
$603K
4530 40th Ave Sw # B
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,070 ft²
$563K
4530 40th Ave Sw # C
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 ft²
$694K
4530 40th Ave Sw # D
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,170 ft²
$683K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 4530 40th Ave

How many units are in 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA?

4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA has 4 residential units across built in 2005, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 4 units at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA is $642,678. That works out to $555 per square foot. Units run from 1,070 to 1,170 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA expensive for Seattle?

Units at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA carry a median of $555 per square foot, 7% above the Seattle median of $518 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA?

0 units at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA sold in the last 12 months, out of 10 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 0.0% of the building per year.

Have units at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA appreciated?

Across 6 repeat sales of the same unit, 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA returned a median 4.9% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 4.3 years.

What floor plans does 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA have?

The most common plan at 4530 40th Ave, Seattle, WA is a 2-bedroom of 1,170 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $682,582. TopHap identifies 1 recurring plans in the building.

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