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Last sold for $499,950 on Oct 25, 2021

5439 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98136
487 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2020
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
Built 20208 units840–980 ft²
$4.2M
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.
$537K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$553
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-4.0%vs the Seattle ZIP median sale $/ft² ($576)

Sales Performance

$485K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
—
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
1
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
12.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
2020202120232026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
2020202120232026

12 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.

1 bed
2 units
2 bed
6 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 · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
6 units
1 bd · 1.8 ba · 840 ft²
2 units

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.

$482K–$482K
2 units
$528K–$528K
1 unit
$536K–$537K
2 units
$542K–$545K
3 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.0%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.13%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.5.0 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.82%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$566,815
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$5,629
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 HFeb 19, 2026$484,999Unit FJun 30, 2023$566,000Unit BNov 4, 2021$504,950BuildingOct 25, 2021$499,950Unit HOct 13, 2021$489,950Unit IOct 8, 2021$539,950Unit GOct 8, 2021$529,950Unit COct 6, 2021$550,000Unit FOct 4, 2021$539,950Unit AOct 1, 2021$559,950

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

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,233 (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.$501,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$240,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$486,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$501,000

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.Custom Design
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.01
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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 · 340 ft²Sprinklers

Transaction History(1)

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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%

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.

5439 California Ave Sw
1 bd · 1.8 ba · 840 ft²
$482K
5439 California Ave Sw
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$537K
5439 California Ave Sw # B
1 bd · 1.8 ba · 840 ft²
$482K
5439 California Ave Sw
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$536K
5439 California Ave Sw # D
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$543K
5439 California Ave Sw
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$545K
5439 California Ave Sw # G
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$542K
5439 California Ave Sw # H
1 bd · 1.8 ba · 840 ft²
$482K
5439 California Ave Sw
2 bd · 1.8 ba · 980 ft²
$528K

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

About 5439 California Ave

How many units are in 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA?

5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA has 8 residential units across built in 2020, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 8 units at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA is $536,512. That works out to $553 per square foot. Units run from 840 to 980 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA expensive for Seattle?

Units at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA carry a median of $553 per square foot, 4% below the Seattle median of $576 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA?

1 units at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA sold in the last 12 months, out of 12 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 12.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $485K.

Have units at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA appreciated?

Across 3 repeat sales of the same unit, 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA returned a median -0.2% 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 1.7 years.

What floor plans does 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA have?

The most common plan at 5439 California Ave, Seattle, WA is a 2-bedroom of 980 square feet, repeated 6 times, with a median estimate of $539,110. TopHap identifies 2 recurring plans in the building.

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