# Building permits at 5609 47th Ave S, Seattle, WA

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 29: Construct south one-family dwelling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | New building | Construct south one-family dwelling per plans (Establish use as single family residence with a detached accessory dwelling unit per land use code. Construct (2) one-family dwellings per plans. Reviews and processing for two -CN's under 7047265) | $173,950 | [7059112-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7059112-CN/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [4515 S Lucile St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4515-s-lucile-st/) | 860 ft W | Addition | Construct addition & alterations to one-family dwelling per plan | $118,168 | [7125134-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7125134-CN/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4844 S Mead St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4844-s-mead-st/) | 960 ft E | Addition | Construct alterations and additions to existing single-family residence per STFI | $100,000 | [7151531-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7151531-CN/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | [4508 S Lucile St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4508-s-lucile-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace existing retaining wall adjacent to one family dwelling. per plan. | $80,000 | [7139184-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7139184-CN/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5215 46th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5215-46th-ave-s/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Construct upgrades at existing seismic joint on institutional building (Whitworth Orca school) per plan. | $500,000 | [7141853-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7141853-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 |  | 4802 S Brandon St | 880 ft NE | Land Use Application to subdivide one development site into four unit lots | [3044460-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3044460-LU) | "Corrections Required" | 2026-08-25 |

## More on this street

Other addresses on 47th Ave S with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6201 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6201-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [4808 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4808-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [4610 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4610-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025
- [4203 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4203-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [4115 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4115-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [4000 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4000-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [7952 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/7952-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025
- [8420 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8420-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Nov 2, 2024
- [8438 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8438-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [8440 47th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8440-47th-ave-s/): newest permit Aug 26, 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 2026-10-11 17:18 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 11, 17:17 UTC.

Map, the one permit at this address and 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/5609-47th-ave-s/