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6970 California Ave

SEATTLE, WA 98136
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 19894 floors44 units570–895 ft²
$14M
All units combinedThe sum of our current value estimates for every unit in the building — roughly what the whole building's homes are worth together.
$315K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$491
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.

-24.0%vs the Seattle ZIP median sale $/ft² ($646)

Sales Performance

$295K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
-15.5%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
2
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
4.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+4.4%per yeartypical hold 6.3 yrsfrom 60 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20072009201420162019202120242026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20072009201420162019202120242026

104 arms-length sales on record for this building.

Unit Mix & Floor PlansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.

Every unit: size vs estimated valueEvery unit in the building as one dot: across is its size, up is our current value estimate, and color is its bedroom count. Vertical columns of dots are recurring floor plans; the height spread within a column shows how much floor, view and condition move prices for the same layout.
$281K$324K$366K$409K570 ft²635 ft²700 ft²765 ft²830 ft²895 ft²
1 bd2 bd
1 bed
37 units
2 bed
7 units
Recurring floor plansThe building's recurring floor plans, found by grouping units with identical beds, baths and square footage in county records. Larger groups are the building's standard layouts; leftover units have one-off sizes.
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
11 units
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
7 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
5 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
5 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
5 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 666 ft²
4 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 695 ft²
4 units
1 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
2 units
One-off layouts
1 unit

Value DistributionHow the building's units spread across value ranges by our current estimates. A wide spread usually means big differences in size, floor or view.

$281K–$297K
11 units
$298K–$310K
10 units
$314K–$327K
6 units
$331K–$335K
4 units
$357K–$357K
1 unit
$364K–$377K
5 units
$378K–$390K
4 units
$395K–$409K
3 units

Value by Floor & LineAverage estimated price per square foot by floor range, using unit numbers to infer floors. Higher floors usually price higher — the gap shows how much the view is worth here.

Floor 1
$476/ft²
Floor 2
$481/ft²
Floor 3
$488/ft²
Floor 4
$497/ft²
Unit lines by $/ft²Condo units stacked vertically share a unit line — the last digits of the unit number (like 05 in 1205, 1305, 1405). Lines share a layout and exposure, so comparing estimated $/ft² by line shows which position in the building commands a premium.
Line ·02
$514/ft²
Line ·09
$513/ft²
Line ·05
$504/ft²
Line ·01
$503/ft²
Line ·06
$502/ft²
Line ·03
$491/ft²
Line ·04
$473/ft²
Line ·07
$436/ft²
Line ·08
$433/ft²

Ownership & Financing

Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.36%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.9%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.6.1 yrs
Cash purchases (5 yrs)The share of purchases in the last 5 years with no mortgage recorded. High cash share is common in second-home and investor buildings.29%
Avg. loan-to-valueAverage current loan balance against unit value across the building. Low numbers mean owners hold lots of equity — a sign of financial stability.60%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$337,500
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$3,273
Pre-foreclosure noticesUnits with an active pre-foreclosure or foreclosure notice on file.0

Recent SalesThe latest recorded arms-length sales in the building, newest first.

Unit A-304Jul 17, 2026$299,000Unit A-106Mar 4, 2026$290,000Unit B304Aug 11, 2025$348,500Unit A-302Apr 19, 2024$422,000Unit B209Oct 4, 2023$325,000Unit B109Aug 25, 2023$324,500Unit B104Jun 30, 2023$368,000Unit A-108Apr 7, 2023$399,000Unit B405Jul 14, 2022$349,000Unit B308Jun 2, 2022$435,000

Values are TopHap estimates, not appraisals. Sales, ownership and tax figures come from recorded county documents via ATTOM and can lag by several weeks.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2003
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.76
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water View
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Elevator

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Gatewood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98136These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.315

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,831
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

All UnitsEvery property record the county has at this street address, such as the units in a condo building. Prices shown are our estimates, not asking prices.

6970 California Ave Sw # B-10
1 bd · 1 ba · 618 ft²
$314K
6970 California Ave Sw # B-20
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$300K
6970 California Ave Sw # B103
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$299K
6970 California Ave Sw # B104
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
$331K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-105
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$295K
6970 California Ave Sw # B105
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$297K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-106
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$284K
6970 California Ave Sw # B106
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$294K
6970 California Ave Sw # B107
1 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$381K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-108
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$376K
6970 California Ave Sw # B108
1 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$378K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-109
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$292K
6970 California Ave Sw # B109
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$291K
6970 California Ave Sw # B201
1 bd · 1 ba · 666 ft²
$327K
6970 California Ave Sw # B202
1 bd · 1 ba · 695 ft²
$335K
6970 California Ave Sw # B204
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
$326K
6970 California Ave Sw # B205
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$304K
6970 California Ave Sw # B206
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$295K
6970 California Ave Sw # B207
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$377K
6970 California Ave Sw # B208
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$390K
6970 California Ave Sw # B209
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$299K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-301
1 bd · 1 ba · 666 ft²
$324K
6970 California Ave Sw # B301
1 bd · 1 ba · 666 ft²
$324K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-302
1 bd · 1 ba · 695 ft²
$370K
6970 California Ave Sw # B302
1 bd · 1 ba · 695 ft²
$357K
6970 California Ave Sw # B303
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$307K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-304
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
$298K
6970 California Ave Sw # B304
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
$334K
6970 California Ave Sw # B305
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$303K
6970 California Ave Sw # A-306
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$295K
6970 California Ave Sw # B306
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$294K
6970 California Ave Sw # B307
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$395K
6970 California Ave Sw # B308
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$390K
6970 California Ave Sw # B309
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$298K
6970 California Ave Sw # B401
1 bd · 1 ba · 666 ft²
$364K
6970 California Ave Sw # B402
1 bd · 1 ba · 695 ft²
$366K
6970 California Ave Sw # A403
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$310K
6970 California Ave Sw # B403
1 bd · 1 ba · 622 ft²
$305K
6970 California Ave Sw # B404
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
$332K
6970 California Ave Sw # B405
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$289K
6970 California Ave Sw # B406
1 bd · 1 ba · 590 ft²
$316K
6970 California Ave Sw # B407
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$409K
6970 California Ave Sw # B408
2 bd · 1 ba · 895 ft²
$403K
6970 California Ave Sw # B409
1 bd · 1 ba · 570 ft²
$281K

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

About 6970 California Ave

How many units are in 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA?

6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA has 44 residential units across 4 floors, built in 1989, according to county assessor records.

What is a unit at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA worth?

The median TopHap Estimate across the 44 units at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA is $315,086. That works out to $491 per square foot. Units run from 570 to 895 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.

Is 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA expensive for Seattle?

Units at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA carry a median of $491 per square foot, 24% below the Seattle median of $646 per square foot.

How often do units sell at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA?

2 units at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA sold in the last 12 months, out of 104 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 4.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $295K.

Have units at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA appreciated?

Across 60 repeat sales of the same unit, 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA returned a median 4.4% per year. Because each pair is the same unit bought and sold, the figure is not distorted by which units traded. The median owner held for 6.3 years.

What floor plans does 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA have?

The most common plan at 6970 California Ave, Seattle, WA is a 1-bedroom of 590 square feet, repeated 11 times, with a median estimate of $294,596. TopHap identifies 8 recurring plans in the building.

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