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Last sold for $109,000 on Feb 4, 1992

12260 56TH PL S

SEATTLE, WA 98178
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,580 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$109,000 · Feb 4, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,666 (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.$546,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$220,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$326,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$561,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$546,000

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.0.18
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

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

12260 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.

  • Older than 75% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98178

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

Living area1,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 12260 56th Pl S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSkywaySeattle 98178King County
Living areabigger than1,580 ft²45% of homes41% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac47% of homes56% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than195547% of homes53% of homes25% of homes

About 12260 56th Pl S

When did 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA last sell?

12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA last sold on Feb 4, 1992 for $109,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA?

12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,580 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA built?

12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.

How does 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98178?

Among the 7,749 homes in Seattle 98178, it is bigger than 41% of them (1,580 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1955 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12260 56th Pl S, Seattle, WA was $6,666. The county assessed it at $546,000.

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