# Building permits at 438 39th Ave E, Seattle, WA

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29: Construct dormer addition and alterations to one-family dwelling at third floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Addition | Construct dormer addition and alterations to one-family dwelling at third floor per plan. | $150,000 | [7124143-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7124143-CN/) |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Demolition | Demolish existing single-family residence subject to field inspection (STFI). | Not listed | [6639415-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6639415-DM/) |
| May 30, 2018 | New building | Establish use as and construct new single-family residence per plan. | $581,317 | [6627753-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6627753-CN/) |
| Jun 12, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Pier redecking & pile splice. | $36,000 | [6212635-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6212635-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [900 39th Ave E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/900-39th-ave-e/) | 0.23 mi N | Addition | Construct pool/spa/roof deck addition including shoring and site work - accessory to a single-family residence per plans | $333,570 | [6859813-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6859813-CN/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [451 Lake Washington Blvd E](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/451-lake-washington-blvd-e/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to one-family dwelling subject to field inspection (STFI). | $70,000 | [7153276-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7153276-CN/) |

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Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr). Checked 2026-10-03 04:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/