8239 42nd Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115
Sold
Listing Courtesy of: MLS LogoNorthwest MLS as distributed by MLS GRID / Keller Williams Greater Seattl and Windermere Real Estate Co.

  8239 42nd Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98115

Sold on 01/11/2024
$880,000 (USD)
2
BED
1
BATH
2,170
SQFT

Description

First time on the market in 72 years for this charming well-loved Balch home in the coveted Wedgwood neighborhood. Sensible main level floor plan offers formal LR & DR, kitchen, primary BR, 2nd BR & full bath. Permitted addition from the 1980’s adds valuable living space to the DR, LR & primary BR plus a fully enclosed sunroom! Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level & cozy wood burning FP. The spacious unfinished lower level with tall ceilings awaits your creativity. Minutes to I-5 or Light Rail options, UW or shopping at U Village. Lovely private yard with covered deck off DR, large patio, mature trees & shrubs carefully planted by the sellers years ago. Enjoy this lovely home “as is” or a few updates will make this one shine!

Sold Date:
01/11/2024
Taxes
$7,307(2023)
Lot Size
5,664 SQFT
Type
Single-Family Home
Building Name
Balch's Wedgwood #2
Year Built
1948
Style
1 Story W/Bsmnt.
School District
Seattle
County
King County
Community
Wedgwood

Listed By

John O'Brien, Keller Williams Greater Seattl
Bought with
Bryce Buri, Windermere Real Estate Co.
Source
Northwest MLS
Last checked May 10 2026 at 2:38 PM PDT
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathroom: 1
Interior Features
  • Dining Room
  • Solarium/Atrium
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Hardwood
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Double Pane/Storm Window
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Stove/Range
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Water Heater
Subdivision
  • Wedgwood
Lot Information
  • Curbs
  • Sidewalk
  • Paved
Property Features
  • Deck
  • Fenced-Partially
  • Gas Available
  • Patio
  • Cable Tv
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: 1
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete
Basement Information
  • Unfinished
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Vinyl
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
Exterior Features
  • Wood
  • Roof: Metal
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Fuel: Oil
School Information
  • Elementary School: Buyer to Verify
  • Middle School: Buyer to Verify
  • High School: Buyer to Verify
Parking
  • Attached Garage
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 1,230 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Dec 12, 2023
Listed
$799,950
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