# Building permits at 3430 38th Ave W, Seattle, WA

3602 38th Ave W: demolition permitted Oct 5, a new building Oct 14.

One permit on record here. The newest, Dec 5, 2025: Construct alterations to existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 370 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing single family residence subject-to-field inspection (STFI). | $90,000 | [7119388-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7119388-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3417 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3417-38th-ave-w/) | 200 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Construct interior alterations to one family dwelling subject to field inspection STFI. | $63,750 | [7162190-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7162190-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [3439 37th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3439-37th-ave-w/) | 140 ft NE | Roofing | Remove existing composition shingles we do not have any planned plywood but if we need we will install 1/2" CDX. Install owens corning shingles | $20,960 | [7147957-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147957-RR/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [3602 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3602-38th-ave-w/) | 370 ft N | New building | Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $973,463 | [7140052-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7140052-CN/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [3633 40th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3633-40th-ave-w/) | 930 ft NW | New building | Establish use for attached dwelling units per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. | $730,371 | [7143988-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143988-CN/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [3602 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3602-38th-ave-w/) | 370 ft N | Demolition | Demolish existing one family dwelling foundation to remain per plan. | $750,000 | [7153029-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153029-DM/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [3410 35th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3410-35th-ave-w/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Allow housing for stacked dwelling unit within an existing structure per land use code. Construct alterations for a two-family dwelling per plan. | $80,000 | [7147257-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7147257-CN/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3633 40th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3633-40th-ave-w/) | 930 ft NW | Demolition | Demolish existing single family residence with basement per plan. | $678,096 | [7143990-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143990-DM/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [3712 W Prosper St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3712-w-prosper-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove cooking unit in basement and remove detached structure to one dwelling unit subject to field inspection. | $200 | [7148771-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7148771-CN/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | [3652 36th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3652-36th-ave-w/) | 0.20 mi NE | Addition | Construct deck addition to a one-family dwelling per plans | $13,353 | [7143438-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143438-CN/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

Hearings are public: you can comment or attend. Dates can move; check the city's page before you go.

| Status | Hearing | Address | Distance | Request | Case | City's words | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In review |  | 3629 34th Ave W | 0.23 mi NE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043387-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043387-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2025-11-06 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 38th Ave W with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3417 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3417-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [3406 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3406-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024
- [3602 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3602-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [3020 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3020-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [2631 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2631-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [2500 38th Ave W](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/2500-38th-ave-w/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-17 11:05 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 17, 09:48 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3430-38th-ave-w/
