5255 42nd Ave
Seattle, WA 98136
4 bd 3 ba 3,060 sqft Built 1925 Lot 6,250 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$608,000
Oct 25, 2012
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2024 | Listed | $1,225,000 | NWMLS |
| Oct 25, 2012 | Sold | $608,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 8, 2012 | Listing removed | $629,950 | NWMLS |
| Aug 23, 2012 | Listed | $629,950 | NWMLS |
| Mar 29, 2005 | Sold | $474,950 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $426,000 | $611,000 | $1,037,000 | $10,189 |
| 2024 | $412,000 | $611,000 | $1,023,000 | $9,150 |
| 2023 | $654,000 | $350,000 | $1,004,000 | $8,839 |
| 2022 | $562,000 | $324,000 | $886,000 | $8,473 |
| 2021 | $508,000 | $303,000 | $811,000 | $8,168 |
| 2020 | $500,000 | $304,000 | $804,000 | $7,995 |
| 2019 | $505,000 | $304,000 | $809,000 | $7,234 |
| 2018 | $442,000 | $267,000 | $709,000 | $7,273 |
| 2017 | $464,000 | $289,000 | $753,000 | $7,408 |
| 2016 | $425,000 | $261,000 | $686,000 | $6,871 |
| 2015 | $367,000 | $236,000 | $603,000 | $5,955 |
| 2014 | $313,000 | $236,000 | $549,000 | $5,976 |
| 2013 | $176,000 | $216,000 | $392,000 | $4,416 |
| 2012 | $276,000 | $227,000 | $503,000 | $4,482 |
| 2011 | $276,000 | $227,000 | $503,000 | $5,105 |
| 2009 | $354,000 | $239,000 | $593,000 | $4,941 |
| 2007 | $319,000 | $216,000 | $535,000 | $4,412 |
Property facts
Year built
1925
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
3
Living area
3,060 sqft
Lot size
6,250 sqft
ZIP code
98136
City
Seattle
Street
42nd Ave
Coordinates
47.55403, -122.38590
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5255 42nd Ave last sell?
5255 42nd Ave most recently sold on Oct 25, 2012 for $608,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5255 42nd Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5255 42nd Ave (year 2025) is $1,037,000 with $10,189 in property tax.
How does 5255 42nd Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 70.6% above the last sale price of $608,000.
When was 5255 42nd Ave built?
5255 42nd Ave was built in 1925.
How does 5255 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 5255 42nd Ave?
5255 42nd Ave is a 4 bed, 3 bath, 3,060 sqft, 6,250 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5255 42nd Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5255 42nd Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5255 42nd Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5255 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
+13.7%
Implied 1-yr
+54.8%
2026 Q3
$3.1M
2026 Q4
$3.33M
ZIP 98136 — Median Price History + Forecast
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