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$792,299$435 / 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 91How 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 $224,000 on Mar 30, 2011

1253 SW OTHELLO ST

SEATTLE, WA 98106
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,820 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$792K
$725K low$860K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,000 · Mar 30, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,982 (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.$604,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$339,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$265,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$609,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$604,000

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.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 180 ft²Elevator

Transaction History(2)

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

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
Sanislo Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Denny International Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Chief Sealth International High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98106These 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.120
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 100.316

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,800 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,297
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,049
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

1253 Sw Othello St 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 76% of homes in Seattle 98106
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Riverview
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Seattle 98106
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in King County
  • Older than 81% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98106

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

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$371K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Seattle 98106.

How it measures up in Seattle 98106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98106.

Estimated value$792,299
CheaperTypical $643,703Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$435
CheaperTypical $448Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 1253 Sw Othello St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverviewSeattle 98106King County
Estimated valuepricier than$792,29957% of homes76% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$43534% of homes45% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²61% of homes69% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac50% of homes65% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than194930% of homes33% of homes19% of homes

About 1253 Sw Othello St

How much is 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA is $792,299 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $724,544 to $860,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA last sell?

1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA last sold on Mar 30, 2011 for $224,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA?

1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,820 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA built?

1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA?

1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Sanislo Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Denny International Middle School (middle), rated C-; Chief Sealth International High School (high), rated C. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98106?

Among the 8,090 homes in Seattle 98106, it is worth more than 76% of them ($792,299 against a typical $643,703), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($435 against a typical $448), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 65% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1949 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 45% 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 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1253 Sw Othello St, Seattle, WA was $6,982. The county assessed it at $604,000.

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