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$700,110$787 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $700,000 on May 18, 2026

5242 40TH AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98136
2
Beds
1
Baths
890 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$700K
$661K low$739K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$700,000 · May 18, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,018 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$625,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$583,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$617,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$625,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 210 ft²Porch · 80 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Fairmount Park Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98136These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.315

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.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.16,831
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

5242 40th Ave Sw measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 75% of homes in Seattle 98136
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Fairmount Park
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 74% of homes in King County
  • Older than 93% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98136

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$351K$2.4M

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Seattle 98136.

How it measures up in Seattle 98136

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98136.

Estimated value$700,110
CheaperTypical $914,914Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$787
CheaperTypical $550Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5242 40th Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairmount ParkSeattle 98136King County
Estimated valuepricier than$700,11044% of homes25% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$78797% of homes92% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than890 ft²16% of homes10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac50% of homes44% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than192217% of homes20% of homes7% of homes

About 5242 40th Ave Sw

How much is 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA is $700,110 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $660,896 to $739,324. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sell?

5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sold on May 18, 2026 for $700,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 890 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA built?

5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA is assigned to Fairmount Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A; West Seattle High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98136?

Among the 6,509 homes in Seattle 98136, it is worth more than 25% of them ($700,110 against a typical $914,914), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($787 against a typical $550), it is bigger than 10% of them (890 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1922 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 39% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5242 40th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was $7,018. The county assessed it at $625,000.

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