CondominiumResidential
81 Clay St
SEATTLE, WA 98121
0.64 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Built 20079 floors55 units447–1,634 ft²
$24M
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.
$413K
Median unit valueThe middle unit value in this building by our estimate: half the units are worth more, half less.
$513
Median $/ft²The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.
-29.8%vs the Seattle ZIP median sale $/ft² ($731)
Sales Performance
$370K
Median sale (12 mo)The middle sale price among this building's units that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded deeds.
+20.3%
1-yr changeHow the building's median sale price over the last 12 months compares with the 12 months before that.
3
Sales (12 mo)Units in this building that sold in the last 12 months, from recorded arms-length deeds.
5.5%
Turnover (12 mo)The share of units that changed hands in the last 12 months. Around 4–6% a year is typical; much higher can signal investor churn or a wave of exits.
This building's own appreciationThe building's own appreciation: for every unit that sold twice (held over a year), we compute its yearly price change between the two sales and take the middle value. This is the cleanest read on how this specific building performs, because it compares each unit to itself.
+1.3%per yeartypical hold 7.5 yrsfrom 56 same-unit resales
Median sale price (yearly, all time)Every recorded arms-length sale in the building since records begin, grouped by year: the bars count sales and the line tracks the median price paid.MedianSales
20072010201220152018202120232026
Sale price per ft² (yearly, all time)The middle price per square foot across the building's units, by our current estimates. Useful for comparing units of different sizes.$/ft²
20072010201220152018202120232026
112 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.
Studio1 bd2 bd
Studio
6 units$277K · $550/ft²
1 bed
30 units$377K · $509/ft²
2 bed
19 units$557K · $513/ft²
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.
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 ft²
3 units$674K · $511/ft²
Studio · 1 ba · 447 ft²
2 units$263K · $588/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 618 ft²
2 units$308K · $499/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
2 units$331K · $534/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 772 ft²
2 units$383K · $496/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 779 ft²
2 units$434K · $557/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 802 ft²
2 units$409K · $510/ft²
1 bd · 1 ba · 887 ft²
2 units$439K · $495/ft²
2 bd · 1 ba · 903 ft²
2 units$468K · $518/ft²
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,019 ft²
2 units$659K · $647/ft²
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,114 ft²
2 units$582K · $523/ft²
One-off layouts
32 units
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.
$247K–$315K
8 units
$324K–$369K
12 units
$386K–$447K
15 units
$467K–$517K
8 units
$530K–$557K
3 units
$589K–$642K
5 units
$670K–$677K
3 units
$789K–$789K
1 unit
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.
Floors 1–2
$462/ft²6 units · -10%
Floors 3–4
$511/ft²19 units · +0%
Floors 5–6
$513/ft²18 units · +0%
Floors 7–8
$576/ft²8 units · +12%
Floor 9
$562/ft²4 units · +9%
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 ·21
$554/ft²9 units · +8%
Line ·22
$538/ft²9 units · +5%
Line ·28
$529/ft²4 units · +3%
Line ·25
$529/ft²4 units · +3%
Line ·26
$524/ft²4 units · +2%
Line ·30
$519/ft²4 units · +1%
Line ·29
$517/ft²4 units · +1%
Line ·23
$506/ft²8 units · -1%
Line ·24
$474/ft²5 units · -8%
Line ·27
$464/ft²4 units · -10%
Ownership & Financing
Owner-occupiedThe share of units where the owner lives in the unit, per county records. The rest are second homes or rentals.44%
Company-ownedUnits owned through an LLC, trust, or other company — a rough proxy for investor ownership.15%
Typical owner tenureThe middle number of years since each unit last changed hands — how long the current owners have been in place.10.1 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.18%
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.68%
Median owner equityThe middle dollar amount of equity (value minus loans) unit owners hold in this building.$415,850
Median tax billThe middle annual property tax bill among the building's units.$4,604
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 224Jul 29, 2026$370,000$398/ft²Unit 428Mar 24, 2026$320,000$518/ft²Unit 324Dec 17, 2025$605,000$370/ft²Unit 625Oct 31, 2024$307,500$634/ft²Unit 921Mar 27, 2024$795,000$780/ft²Unit 328Mar 27, 2023$425,000$680/ft²Unit 221Sep 29, 2022$439,000$569/ft²Unit 425Jun 6, 2022$365,000$817/ft²Unit 525Feb 25, 2022$355,950$732/ft²Unit 722Dec 9, 2021$699,000$902/ft²
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.Custom Design
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.64
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
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
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.
EMH
Lowell Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.7 mi
Meany Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
Garfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
District: Seattle School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 98121These 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.178
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.364
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,488
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.35,381 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$128,897
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$152,931
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 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.
81 Clay St # 121
1 ba · 524 ft²
81 Clay St # 122
1 ba · 858 ft²
81 Clay St # 221
1 bd · 1 ba · 772 ft²
81 Clay St # 222
1 bd · 1 ba · 864 ft²
81 Clay St # 223
2 bd · 2.3 ba · 1,148 ft²
81 Clay St # 224
1 bd · 1 ba · 930 ft²
81 Clay St # 321
1 bd · 1 ba · 863 ft²
81 Clay St # 322
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,094 ft²
81 Clay St # 323
1 bd · 1 ba · 1,053 ft²
81 Clay St # 324
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 ft²
81 Clay St # 325
1 bd · 1 ba · 857 ft²
81 Clay St # 326
1 ba · 447 ft²
81 Clay St # 327
1 bd · 1 ba · 618 ft²
81 Clay St # 328
1 bd · 1 ba · 625 ft²
81 Clay St # 329
1 bd · 1 ba · 676 ft²
81 Clay St # 330
2 bd · 1 ba · 907 ft²
81 Clay St # 421
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 ft²
81 Clay St # 422
1 bd · 1 ba · 760 ft²
81 Clay St # 423
1 bd · 1 ba · 772 ft²
81 Clay St # 425
1 ba · 447 ft²
81 Clay St # 426
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 615 ft²
81 Clay St # 427
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 944 ft²
81 Clay St # 428
1 bd · 1 ba · 618 ft²
81 Clay St # 429
1 bd · 1 ba · 680 ft²
81 Clay St # 430
2 bd · 1 ba · 903 ft²
81 Clay St # 521
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 ft²
81 Clay St # 522
1 bd · 1 ba · 761 ft²
81 Clay St # 523
1 bd · 1 ba · 887 ft²
81 Clay St # 525
1 ba · 486 ft²
81 Clay St # 526
1 bd · 1.5 ba · 652 ft²
81 Clay St # 527
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 993 ft²
81 Clay St # 528
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
81 Clay St # 529
1 bd · 1 ba · 686 ft²
81 Clay St # 530
2 bd · 1 ba · 903 ft²
81 Clay St # 621
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 ft²
81 Clay St # 622
1 bd · 1 ba · 762 ft²
81 Clay St # 623
1 bd · 1 ba · 887 ft²
81 Clay St # 625
1 ba · 485 ft²
81 Clay St # 626
1 bd · 1 ba · 652 ft²
81 Clay St # 627
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 998 ft²
81 Clay St # 628
1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft²
81 Clay St # 629
1 bd · 1 ba · 685 ft²
81 Clay St # 630
2 bd · 1 ba · 909 ft²
81 Clay St # 721
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,024 ft²
81 Clay St # 722
1 bd · 1 ba · 775 ft²
81 Clay St # 723
1 bd · 1 ba · 800 ft²
81 Clay St # 724
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,111 ft²
81 Clay St # 821
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,019 ft²
81 Clay St # 822
1 bd · 1 ba · 779 ft²
81 Clay St # 823
1 bd · 1 ba · 802 ft²
81 Clay St # 824
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,114 ft²
81 Clay St # 921
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,019 ft²
81 Clay St # 922
1 bd · 1 ba · 779 ft²
81 Clay St # 923
1 bd · 1 ba · 802 ft²
81 Clay St # 924
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,114 ft²
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
About 81 Clay St
How many units are in 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA?
81 Clay St, Seattle, WA has 55 residential units across 9 floors, built in 2007, according to county assessor records.
What is a unit at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA worth?
The median TopHap Estimate across the 55 units at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA is $412,605. That works out to $513 per square foot. Units run from 447 to 1,634 square feet. Estimates are modelled from recorded sales and assessments, not appraisals.
Is 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA expensive for Seattle?
Units at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA carry a median of $513 per square foot, 30% below the Seattle median of $731 per square foot.
How often do units sell at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA?
3 units at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA sold in the last 12 months, out of 112 recorded arms-length sales all time. That is a turnover rate of 5.5% of the building per year. The median sale over that period was $370K.
Have units at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA appreciated?
Across 56 repeat sales of the same unit, 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA returned a median 1.3% 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 7.5 years.
What floor plans does 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA have?
The most common plan at 81 Clay St, Seattle, WA is a 2-bedroom of 1,320 square feet, repeated 3 times, with a median estimate of $674,200. TopHap identifies 11 recurring plans in the building.
More homes on Clay St
- 81 Clay St # 224$369K1 bd · 1 ba · 930 ft² · Sold $370K · Jul 2026
- 81 Clay St # 428$315K1 bd · 1 ba · 618 ft² · Sold $320K · Mar 2026
- 81 Clay St # 324$589K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 ft² · Sold $605K · Dec 2025
- 81 Clay St # 625$288K1 ba · 485 ft² · Sold $308K · Oct 2024
- 81 Clay St # 921$677K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,019 ft² · Sold $795K · Mar 2024
- 81 Clay St # 328$338K1 bd · 1 ba · 625 ft² · Sold $425K · Mar 2023
- 81 Clay St # 221$353K1 bd · 1 ba · 772 ft² · Sold $439K · Sep 2022
- 81 Clay St # 425$247K1 ba · 447 ft² · Sold $365K · Jun 2022
- 81 Clay St # 525$266K1 ba · 486 ft² · Sold $356K · Feb 2022
- 81 Clay St # 722$483K1 bd · 1 ba · 775 ft² · Sold $699K · Dec 2021
- 81 Clay St # 626$324K1 bd · 1 ba · 652 ft² · Sold $410K · Nov 2021
- 81 Clay St # 823$410K1 bd · 1 ba · 802 ft² · Sold $489K · Aug 2021
Closest homes
- 81 Clay St$330K0 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 620 ft² · Sold $342K · Feb 2016
- 76 Cedar St$866K0 ft · 2 bd · 1.8 ba · 1,269 ft² · Sold $1M · Jul 2017
- 76 Cedar St$609K0 ft · 2 bd · 1.8 ba · 947 ft² · Sold $728K · May 2017
- 2716 Western Ave0 ft · 825 ft² · Sold $550K · Apr 2022
- 81 Clay St$642K0 ft · 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,019 ft² · Sold $750K · Mar 2019
- 76 Cedar St$727K0 ft · 2 bd · 1.8 ba · 1,269 ft² · Sold $895K · Feb 2022
- 76 Cedar St$550K0 ft · 1 bd · 1 ba · 918 ft² · Sold $550K · Mar 2022
- 76 Cedar St$749K0 ft · 2 bd · 1.8 ba · 1,269 ft² · Sold $940K · Apr 2019
More homes in Seattle 98121
- 588 Bell St$735K2 bd · 2 ba · 929 ft² · Sold $695K · Sep 2026
- 2607 Western Ave$399K1 bd · 1.5 ba · 947 ft² · Sold $350K · Sep 2026
- 2911 2nd Ave$375K1 bd · 1 ba · 603 ft² · Sold $330K · Sep 2026
- 820b Blanchard St$878K2 bd · 2 ba · 1,279 ft² · Sold $850K · Sep 2026
- 2510 6th Ave$899K1 bd · 1 ba · 677 ft² · Sold $750K · Sep 2026
- 2414 1st Ave$470K1 bd · 1 ba · 575 ft² · Sold $458K · Sep 2026
- 2415 2nd Ave$425K1 bd · 1 ba · 627 ft² · Sold $365K · Sep 2026
- 2510 6th Ave$699K1 bd · 1 ba · 765 ft² · Sold $660K · Sep 2026
- 80 Vine St$413K113 ft² · Sold $825K · Sep 2026
- 80 Vine St$915K1 bd · 3.3 ba · 1,129 ft² · Sold $825K · Sep 2026
- 2116 4th Ave$561K0.29 ac · Sold $32M · Sep 2026
- 2929 1st Ave$696K2 bd · 1.8 ba · 1,128 ft² · Sold $605K · Sep 2026
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