5642 California Ave
Seattle, WA 98136
2 bd 1 ba 772 sqft Built 1980 condos
Most recent sale
$450,000
Apr 22, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2022 | Sold | $450,000 | MLS #1900096 |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Listed | $449,950 | MLS #1900096 |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Sold | $296,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 4, 2015 | Listing removed | $298,000 | NWMLS |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Listed | $298,000 | MLS #744491 |
| Oct 26, 2004 | Sold | $200,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 22, 2000 | Sold | $174,500 | Public Record |
| May 21, 1996 | Sold | $117,250 | Public Record |
| Nov 1, 1989 | Sold | $98,000 | Public Record |
| Jan 20, 1987 | Sold | $78,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 15, 1984 | Sold | $79,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 6, 1981 | Sold | $73,500 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $244,600 | $179,400 | $424,000 | $3,758 |
| 2024 | $214,600 | $173,400 | $388,000 | $4,232 |
| 2023 | $248,600 | $167,400 | $416,000 | $3,544 |
| 2022 | $302,500 | $143,500 | $446,000 | $4,095 |
| 2021 | $313,500 | $143,500 | $457,000 | $4,402 |
| 2020 | $288,500 | $143,500 | $432,000 | $4,125 |
| 2019 | $267,500 | $143,500 | $411,000 | $3,532 |
| 2018 | $263,400 | $119,600 | $383,000 | $3,780 |
| 2017 | $201,400 | $107,600 | $309,000 | $2,966 |
| 2016 | $165,300 | $95,700 | $261,000 | $2,576 |
| 2015 | $65,300 | $95,700 | $161,000 | $1,585 |
| 2014 | $31,300 | $95,700 | $127,000 | $1,386 |
| 2013 | $29,500 | $137,500 | $167,000 | $1,828 |
| 2012 | $66,500 | $143,500 | $210,000 | $2,134 |
| 2011 | $68,500 | $143,500 | $212,000 | $2,093 |
| 2010 | $68,500 | $143,500 | $212,000 | $1,974 |
| 2009 | $105,500 | $137,500 | $243,000 | $1,993 |
| 2007 | $87,500 | $137,500 | $225,000 | $2,077 |
Property facts
Year built
1980
Property type
condos
Stories
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Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
772 sqft
Lot size
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ZIP code
98136
City
Seattle
Street
California Ave
Coordinates
47.55086, -122.38661
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,776
Gross rental yield
4.74%
Implied cap rate
3.08%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5642 California Ave last sell?
5642 California Ave most recently sold on Apr 22, 2022 for $450,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5642 California Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 5642 California Ave (year 2025) is $424,000 with $3,758 in property tax.
How does 5642 California Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 5.8% below the last sale price of $450,000.
When was 5642 California Ave built?
5642 California Ave was built in 1980.
How does 5642 California Ave compare to others on California Ave?
We track 8 other properties on California Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on California Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5642 California Ave?
5642 California Ave is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 772 sqft condos.
Is 5642 California Ave a flip candidate?
No — 5642 California Ave does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 5642 California Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5642 California 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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