# Building permits at 5233 48th Ave SW, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at four addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $776,174. One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 4, 2025: Allow new Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit to existing single-family residence per land use code. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 790 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2025 | New building | Allow new Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit to existing single-family residence per land use code. Construct new one one-family dwelling per Standard Plan 6800134-SP. | $88,674 | [7099594-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7099594-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [4806 SW Brandon St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4806-sw-brandon-st/) | 180 ft S | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to install helical piers to stabilize existing one-family dwelling per plan. | $15,932 | [7138844-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7138844-CN/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [5411 47th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5411-47th-ave-sw/) | 550 ft SE | Roofing | -Tear-off and dispose (1) one layer of existing materials & prep plywood deck for new roof.-Completely resheet the entire deck using 1/2" CDX plywood.-Install CertainTeed Integrity roofing system including all components and CertainTeed Landmark Pro shingles in Max Def Moiré Black. | $16,200 | [7157911-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7157911-RR/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5108 47th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5108-47th-ave-sw/) | 790 ft NE | New building | Allow housing for one new detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Existing detached dwelling unit to remain. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. | $241,685 | [7134415-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7134415-CN/) | | Jul 25, 2026 | [4939 SW Bruce St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4939-sw-bruce-st/) | 670 ft W | Demolition | Demolish existing one family dwelling and accessory structure per plan. | $1,036,368 | [7132832-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7132832-DM/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5320 47th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5320-47th-ave-sw/) | 540 ft E | Alteration or repair | STFI - Replace a structural beam 14' span in kitchen remodel kitchen and laundry room. | $60,000 | [7154251-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7154251-CN/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5101 SW Bruce St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5101-sw-bruce-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct alterations to install helical piles and tiebacks to stabilize existing site structures per plan. | $61,500 | [7093370-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7093370-CN/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5423 47th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5423-47th-ave-sw/) | 610 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Construct exterior deck to include grade beam and helical anchors for one-family dwelling per plan. Existing deck to be removed. | $20,000 | [7126108-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7126108-CN/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [4923 SW Bruce St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4923-sw-bruce-st/) | 490 ft W | Addition | Construct addition & alterations to one-family dwelling per plan | $126,504 | [7124299-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7124299-CN/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [5325 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5325-46th-ave-sw/) | 830 ft E | New building | Establish use as housing for one detached dwelling unit and one attached dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two-family dwelling per plan. | $552,421 | [7102495-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7102495-CN/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4704 SW Dawson St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4704-sw-dawson-st/) | 600 ft NE | Addition | Construct substantial alterations and additions to existing one family dwelling per plan. | $300,000 | [7121786-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7121786-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5623 49th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5623-49th-ave-sw/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Construct exterior entry deck and stairs to replace and expand existing for one-family dwelling subject to field inspection [STFI]. | $15,000 | [7164538-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7164538-CN/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5610 Beach Dr SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5610-beach-dr-sw/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Establish use as single family residence with attached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct new two family dwelling with attached parking per plan. Shoring is included. | $776,174 | [6939524-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6939524-CN/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [5606 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5606-46th-ave-sw/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Construct new West two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as housing for two attached dwelling units per land use code. Construct (2) new two-family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 7119244-CN) | $714,796 | [7119244-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7119244-CN/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5606 46th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5606-46th-ave-sw/) | 0.25 mi SE | Demolition | Demolish existing one-family dwelling with partial basement subject to field inspection (STFI). | $800,000 | [7119245-DM](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7119245-DM/) | ## 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 | | 5606 46th Ave SW | 0.25 mi SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043689-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043689-LU) | "Reviews In Process" | 2026-09-22 | | In review | | 5447 48th Ave SW | 730 ft S | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3043875-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043875-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-05-05 | | In review | | 5466 Beach Dr SW | 0.22 mi SW | Land Use Application to subdivide one parcel into two parcels of land | [3043920-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3043920-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-03-05 | | | | 5412 46th Ave SW | 940 ft SE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into three unit lots | [3044363-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044363-LU) | "Reviews Completed" | 2026-08-06 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 48th Ave SW with permits, nearest house number first: - [5406 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5406-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [5445 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5445-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026 - [5447 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5447-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [4519 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4519-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [4517 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4517-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [6021 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6021-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [4132 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4132-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [4054 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4054-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [3828 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3828-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [3623 48th Ave SW](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3623-48th-ave-sw/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 --- 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 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5233-48th-ave-sw/