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$768,365$444 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $143,500 on Dec 16, 1993

10972 FOREST AVE S

SEATTLE, WA 98178
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,730 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$768K
$690K low$847K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$143,500 · Dec 16, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,800 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$732,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$424,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$308,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$752,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$732,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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, Attached
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.Deck · 400 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Lakeridge Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98178These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.285

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,863
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,182
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

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How this home compares

10972 Forest Ave S measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 72% of homes in Seattle 98178
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Seattle 98178
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Seattle 98178
  • Older than 89% of homes in Seattle 98178

What homes are worth in Seattle 98178

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$318K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 72% of homes in Seattle 98178.

How it measures up in Seattle 98178

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98178.

Estimated value$768,365
CheaperTypical $651,281Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$444
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,730 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 10972 Forest Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBryn MawrSeattle 98178King County
Estimated valuepricier than$768,36552% of homes72% of homes42% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44464% of homes69% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,730 ft²38% of homes49% of homes45% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac13% of homes11% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than193914% of homes11% of homes13% of homes

About 10972 Forest Ave S

How much is 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA is $768,365 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $689,732 to $846,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA last sell?

10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA last sold on Dec 16, 1993 for $143,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA?

10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,730 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA built?

10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA?

10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA is assigned to Lakeridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-; Renton High School (high), rated D-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98178?

Among the 7,747 homes in Seattle 98178, it is worth more than 72% of them ($768,365 against a typical $651,281), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($444 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,730 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1939 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 42% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 10972 Forest Ave S, Seattle, WA was $8,800. The county assessed it at $732,000.

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