Rockhood
$490,000Sold price· closed 2026-02-13
2 bed · 2 bath
Sold

5430 California Avenue SW #3B · Seattle, WA 98136

Source: NWMLS · KW Greater Seattle · Jeff Norris #NWM2439766

About this home

NEW PRICE + LENDER-PAID BUYDOWN! Take advantage of this market "reset" and a lower interest rate via a preferred lender-paid temp buydown. This pristine 3-level home offers townhome-style privacy with a private entry, SW patio, and gated courtyard. Nestled quietly away from California Ave, the "zoned" floor plan is perfect for WFH or roommates: • LOWER: Entry, BR/Office, full bath & laundry. • MAIN: Social hub w/ kitchen, dining & living room + cozy gas fireplace. • UPPER: Sun-drenched primary suite w/ ensuite, dual closets & private south-facing deck. Unbeatable walkability—positioned perfectly between Alaska & Morgan Junctions for coffee, shops & transit. Secured garage parking included. Incredible value for a 2BR/2BA in West Seattle!

Location

Basics

Property type
Condominium
Style
Condo (3 Levels)
Stories
3+ stories
Year built
2001
Building area
842 sq ft
County
King
MLS #
NWM2439766

Interior

Heating
Wall Furnace
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Flooring
Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Gas
Interior features
Cooking-Gas, End Unit, Fireplace, Ground Floor, Insulated Windows, Primary Bathroom, Sprinkler System, Top Floor, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Cement/Concrete, Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Lot features
Alley, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
1
Garage
Yes
Covered spaces
1
Parking features
Common Garage

Utilities

Power
Electric

Community & fees

Subdivision
Fairmount
Community features
Elevator, Fire Sprinklers, Garden Space, Gated, Outside Entry
HOA dues
$722/mo
Property tax
$4,631 (2024)

Transaction

List price
$484,950 · sold 1% over list
Original list price
$499,950 (3% price cut)
Listed on
Sep 30, 2025
Days on market
148
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2021-03-26
Sold$470,000
2020-04-14
Sold$439,000
2013-05-10
Sold$241,000
2005-03-04
Sold$254,500

Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Buyer To Verify
Middle
Buyer To Verify
High
West Seattle High School
SchoolDigger 4 stars · Top 11% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: KW Greater Seattle

Listing agent: Jeff Norris.

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Data last updated 2026-03-16.