# Building permits at 4159 45th Ave SW, Seattle, WA

New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $751,330.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 19, 2025: Replace 17 windows and 2 patio doors like for like in existing single family residence like for like subject. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 350 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace 17 windows and 2 patio doors like for like in existing single family residence like for like subject to field inspection STFI. | $23,645 | [7107360-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107360-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4136 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4136-44th-ave-sw/) | 540 ft E | Demolition | Demolish existing one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI) | $800,000 | [7106886-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106886-DM/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4040 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4040-46th-ave-sw/) | 860 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Convert existing covered carport into an enclosed private garage subject to field inspection STFI. | $50,000 | [7155612-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7155612-CN/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [4136 A 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4136-a-44th-ave-sw/) | 570 ft E | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7106885-CN) | $705,384 | [7121039-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121039-CN/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [4138 A 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4138-a-44th-ave-sw/) | 530 ft E | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) two-family dwelling per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7106885-CN) | $671,017 | [7106885-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7106885-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4147 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4147-44th-ave-sw/) | 350 ft E | New building | Construct west two-family dwelling Duplex 2 per plan. (Establish use as rowhouse and townhouse per land use code. Construct (2) new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7107131-CN) | $751,330 | [7123234-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7123234-CN/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [4149 44th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4149-44th-ave-sw/) | 360 ft E | New building | Construct east two-family dwelling Duplex 1 per plan. (Establish use as townhouses per land use code. Construct (2) new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7107131-CN) | $697,932 | [7107131-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7107131-CN/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [4132 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4132-48th-ave-sw/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to existing only family residence subject to field inspection (STFI). | $75,000 | [7142659-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142659-CN/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [4140 California Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4140-california-ave-sw/) | 830 ft E | Roofing | PVC membrane re-cover over the existing hot tar roof. Install a 60mil white PVC membrane to manufacturer's specification. | $45,000 | [7142332-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7142332-RR/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4712 SW Dakota St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4712-sw-dakota-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Construct new east one family dwelling (SFR3) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $521,867 | [7129992-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129992-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4714 SW Dakota St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4714-sw-dakota-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Construct new middle one family dwelling (SFR2) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $517,499 | [7129990-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7129990-CN/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4054 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4054-48th-ave-sw/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Construct new west two family dwelling (SFR1 + AADU) per plan. (Establish use as 3 single family residences with 1 attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing of 3 records under 7122550-CN.) | $580,959 | [7122550-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122550-CN/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4054 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4054-48th-ave-sw/) | 0.21 mi NW | Demolition | Demolish existing detached dwelling unit and accessory structures per plan. | $600,000 | [7122551-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7122551-DM/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [4547 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4547-46th-ave-sw/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Replace and expand upper floor deck at SW side of existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $11,224 | [7143764-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7143764-CN/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-05 17:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

Map, the one permit at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4159-45th-ave-sw/
