Rockhood
$599,000List price
2 bed · 1 bath · 870 sq ft
Pending

8516 37th Avenue SW · Seattle, WA 98126

Source: NWMLS · Berkshire Hathaway HS NW · Jeralee Knittel #NWM2576484

About this home

Investor Alert!! Fabulous West Seattle location. Charming 2 bedroom and 1 bath home. Zoned NR3, potential for backyard ADU (buyer to verify) or for a first time homebuyer. Newer appliances with eating space in the kitchen, hardwood floors in the living room, with a wood burning fireplace. Peak view of the mountains. Several newer double pane windows. Spacious laundry room off of the kitchen with extra storage space. 2 large bedrooms and a full bathroom on the main floor. Outside entrance to the unfinished basement, a blank slate for you to finish for additional living space or for storage, newer furnace downstairs. The backyard is fenced and private, the front yard has a long driveway to fit 2 cars and there is also street parking. Close to bus service, 10 minutes to downtown Seattle and 15 minutes to Sea Tac airport. A 5 minute drive to Lincoln Park and the Vashon Ferry. With a little paint and elbow grease this could be your new home.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Condition
Good
Year built
1942
Building area
1,390 sq ft
Lot size
4,600 sq ft (0.11 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2576484

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Laminate, Stone
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Paved
Topography
Level
View
Mountains
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Oil

Community & fees

Subdivision
West Seattle
Property tax
$6,871 (2026)

Transaction

Listed on
Sep 3, 2026
Days on market
2
Price per sq ft
$689
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Seattle

Elementary
Arbor Heights
Middle
Denny Mid
High
Chief Sealth International High School
SchoolDigger 2 stars · Top 54% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HS NW

Listing agent: Jeralee Knittel.

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Data last updated 2026-09-05.