3438 42nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98116
4 bd 2 ba 2,570 sqft Built 1929 Lot 3,985 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,200,000
Jul 14, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Sold | $1,200,000 | MLS #1947215 |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Listed | $1,150,000 | MLS #1947215 |
| Jun 29, 2005 | Sold | $560,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 26, 1999 | Sold | $307,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 29, 1996 | Sold | $207,500 | Public Record |
| Jun 30, 1988 | Sold | $110,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 17, 1980 | Sold | $93,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $712,000 | $467,000 | $1,179,000 | $10,916 |
| 2024 | $656,000 | $467,000 | $1,123,000 | $9,786 |
| 2023 | $646,000 | $314,000 | $960,000 | $8,306 |
| 2022 | $575,000 | $291,000 | $866,000 | $8,129 |
| 2021 | $530,000 | $272,000 | $802,000 | $7,930 |
| 2020 | $530,000 | $272,000 | $802,000 | $7,769 |
| 2019 | $522,000 | $273,000 | $795,000 | $7,209 |
| 2018 | $549,000 | $273,000 | $822,000 | $7,253 |
| 2017 | $480,000 | $240,000 | $720,000 | $5,982 |
| 2016 | $380,000 | $231,000 | $611,000 | $5,583 |
| 2015 | $348,000 | $209,000 | $557,000 | $4,982 |
| 2014 | $319,000 | $189,000 | $508,000 | $4,997 |
| 2013 | $273,000 | $189,000 | $462,000 | $4,645 |
| 2012 | $248,000 | $173,000 | $421,000 | $4,718 |
| 2011 | $275,000 | $170,000 | $445,000 | $4,483 |
| 2010 | $275,000 | $170,000 | $445,000 | $4,188 |
| 2009 | $346,000 | $179,000 | $525,000 | $4,347 |
| 2007 | $311,000 | $162,000 | $473,000 | $4,097 |
Property facts
Year built
1929
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,570 sqft
Lot size
3,985 sqft
ZIP code
98116
City
Seattle
Street
42nd Ave
Coordinates
47.57204, -122.38535
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$5,911
Gross rental yield
5.91%
Implied cap rate
3.84%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 3438 42nd Ave last sell?
3438 42nd Ave most recently sold on Jul 14, 2022 for $1,200,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 3438 42nd Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 3438 42nd Ave (year 2025) is $1,179,000 with $10,916 in property tax.
How does 3438 42nd Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 1.8% below the last sale price of $1,200,000.
When was 3438 42nd Ave built?
3438 42nd Ave was built in 1929.
How does 3438 42nd Ave compare to others on 42nd Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 42nd Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 42nd Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 3438 42nd Ave?
3438 42nd Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,570 sqft, 3,985 sqft lot single_family.
Is 3438 42nd Ave a flip candidate?
No — 3438 42nd Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 3438 42nd Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 3438 42nd Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-4.9%
Implied 1-yr
-19.5%
2026 Q3
$1.13M
2026 Q4
$1.13M
ZIP 98116 — Median Price History + Forecast
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