# Building permits at 8653 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $661,548. Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 3, 2024: Removing existing shingle and underlayment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 240 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 3, 2024 | Roofing | Removing existing shingle and underlayment. Install 40 sheets of new plywood on roof. Install new underlayment and shingle. | $12,400 | [7059162-RR](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7059162-RR/) | | Sep 10, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Construct 14' x 31' deck on west side of existing single family residence per plot plan and subject to field inspection STFI. | $8,407 | [6153332-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6153332-CN/) | | Aug 13, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior nonstructural alterations throughout single family residence to replace sheetrock insulation and windows and build out two bedrooms in the basement per floor plan and subject to field inspection. | $15,000 | [6150122-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6150122-CN/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 9, 2026 | [8630 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8630-37th-ave-s/) | 240 ft NW | New building | Construct east one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 6961546-CN) | $190,649 | [7022507-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7022507-CN/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | [3815 S Sullivan St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/3815-s-sullivan-st/) | 770 ft N | New building | Allow new detached accessory dwelling unit to existing single family use per land use code. Construct new one-family dwelling per plan. Remove existing accessory structure. | $202,684 | [7100311-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7100311-CN/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [8632 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8632-37th-ave-s/) | 260 ft NW | New building | Construct west two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 6961546-CN) | $661,548 | [6961546-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6961546-CN/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [8622 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8622-37th-ave-s/) | 290 ft N | New building | Construct new one family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 6955220-CN) | $180,031 | [6988159-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6988159-CN/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [8624 37th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8624-37th-ave-s/) | 300 ft NW | New building | Construct new two family dwelling per plan. (Establish use as single family residence with attached and detached accessory dwelling units per land use code. Construct new one and two family dwellings per plan. Review and processing for two records under 6955220-CN) | $647,478 | [6955220-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/6955220-CN/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | [4215 S Trenton St](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4215-s-trenton-st/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Construct shoring for new commercial building (Tubman Center for Health and Freedom) per plan. | $650,000 | [7110804-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7110804-CN/) | | May 11, 2026 | [9003 Carkeek Dr S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9003-carkeek-dr-s/) | 0.21 mi SE | Addition | Application to establish one dwelling unit to existing single family structure per land use code. Construct addition and substantial alterations for two-family dwelling per plan. | $491,843 | [7062830-CN](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/permit/7062830-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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | | | 4215 S Trenton St | 0.23 mi E | Land use application: "Land use application for a 2-story community center building" | [3040917-LU](https://services.seattle.gov/portal/customize/LinkToRecord.aspx?altId=3040917-LU) | "Issued" | 2025-06-18 | ## More on this street Other addresses on 38th Ave S with permits, nearest house number first: - [8421 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8421-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025 - [8322 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8322-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025 - [9024 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/9024-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 6, 2025 - [6763 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6763-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [6757 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6757-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [6725 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/6725-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [4508 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4508-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 - [4417 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4417-38th-ave-s/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [4146 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4146-38th-ave-s/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [4103 38th Ave S](https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/4103-38th-ave-s/): newest permit May 12, 2025 --- Source: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections permit data (https://cos-data.seattle.gov/d/76t5-zqzr), City of Seattle. Checked 2026-10-11 15:10 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, 10:47 UTC. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/seattle/address/8653-38th-ave-s/