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$688,625$344 / 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 94How 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 $88,600 on Apr 28, 1987

11844 56TH PL S

SEATTLE, WA 98178
4
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,000 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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.

Valuation

$689K
$646K low$732K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$88,600 · Apr 28, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,632 (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.$646,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$239,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$407,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$573,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$646,000

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.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 80 ft²

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

E
Rainier View Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Rainier Beach High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.5 mi

District: Seattle 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

11844 56th Pl 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 71% of homes in Rainier View
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Rainier View
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Rainier View
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Rainier View

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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$316K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 59% 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$688,625
CheaperTypical $651,170Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$344
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 11844 56th Pl S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRainier ViewSeattle 98178King County
Estimated valuepricier than$688,62571% of homes59% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34426% of homes33% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²71% of homes60% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac91% of homes86% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than198789% of homes83% of homes61% of homes

About 11844 56th Pl S

How much is 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA is $688,625 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $645,554 to $731,696. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA last sell?

11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA last sold on Apr 28, 1987 for $88,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA?

11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA built?

11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA?

11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA is assigned to Rainier View Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Rainier Beach High School (high), rated D; Aki Kurose Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98178?

Among the 7,749 homes in Seattle 98178, it is worth more than 59% of them ($688,625 against a typical $651,170), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($344 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 60% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1987 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 35% 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 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 11844 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA was $7,632. The county assessed it at $646,000.

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