# Building permits at 2500 38th Ave W, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at three addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $825,899. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 23: Construct alterations to install helical piles to stabilize foundation of one-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 550 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to install helical piles to stabilize foundation of one-family dwelling per plan. | $24,475 | [7132365-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132365-CN/) | | Sep 5, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI) | $25,000 | [6616960-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6616960-CN/) | | Jul 8, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to basement of single family residence Subject To Field Inspection STFI | $20,000 | [6545030-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6545030-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [2516 Montavista Pl W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2516-montavista-pl-w/) | 250 ft E | Roofing | We are removing the current composition roofing down to the roof deck. We will then inspect and change any decking with new 1/2" cdx if necessary 3 sheets planned. We will then install a new underlayment and new composition shingles. This is a like for like replacement and no structural work will be | $19,900 | [7166532-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7166532-RR/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2515 Montavista Pl W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2515-montavista-pl-w/) | 150 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to bathroom in one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $120,000 | [7158959-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7158959-CN/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [2530 West Viewmont Way W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2530-west-viewmont-way-w/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Alterations to all floors and conversion of attached garage to living space at existing single family residence subject to filed inspection (STFI) | $350,000 | [7154468-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154468-CN/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [2462 36th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2462-36th-ave-w/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one-family dwelling at kitchen a bedroom and bathrooms subject to field inspection (STFI) | $38,000 | [7161914-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7161914-CN/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [2553 35th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2553-35th-ave-w/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing one family dwelling and accessory garage Subject to Field Inspection (STFI). | $14,801 | [7148250-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148250-CN/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2442 35th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2442-35th-ave-w/) | 960 ft E | Roofing | To remove and replace 17 sqs shingles and 1 SQ osb to the roof of the home. | $26,887 | [7153861-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153861-RR/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2631 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2631-38th-ave-w/) | 880 ft N | New building | Allow housing for one new stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct alterations to convert one-family dwelling to two-family dwelling per plan. | $50,000 | [7135379-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7135379-CN/) | | May 14, 2026 | [2415 Montavista Pl W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2415-montavista-pl-w/) | 550 ft S | New building | Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. | $825,899 | [7100544-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7100544-CN/) | | May 5, 2026 | [2620 37th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2620-37th-ave-w/) | 870 ft N | New building | Establish use as single-family dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one family dwelling per plan. Existing dwelling units to remain. | $239,248 | [7118553-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7118553-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [2563 West Viewmont Way W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2563-west-viewmont-way-w/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct repairs at basement level of east one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI | $5,000 | [7141917-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141917-CN/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [2627 40th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2627-40th-ave-w/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Convert garage into habitable space at existing single family residence subject to field inspection (STFI) | $15,000 | [7151645-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151645-CN/) | | May 7, 2026 | [2252 West Viewmont Way W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2252-west-viewmont-way-w/) | 0.24 mi S | Addition | Construct new detached carport addition accessory to existing one family dwelling per plan. Includes removal of existing detached garage. | $40,000 | [7126502-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7126502-CN/) | ## Zoning requests nearby There are no zoning requests on file within ¼ mi. Seattle's feed was last read Oct 10. ## More on this street Other addresses on 38th Ave W with permits, nearest house number first: - [2631 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2631-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [3020 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3020-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [3406 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3406-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [3417 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3417-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 - [3430 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3430-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 - [3602 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3602-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-11 00:23 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ Zoning requests come from the Seattle land use permits (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/ht3q-kdvx), City of Seattle. We read it Oct 10, 21:47 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2500-38th-ave-w/