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$642,304$347 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

12855 SE 161ST ST

RENTON, WA 98058
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,850 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
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

$642K
$615K low$670K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,127 (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.$658,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$278,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$380,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$642,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$658,000

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.0.24
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 100 ft²

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

H
Lindbergh High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Tiffany Park Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Nelson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98058These 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.55
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.257

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
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.45,228
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,340 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$111,748
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,278
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

12855 Se 161st 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 less than 68% of homes in King County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Fairwood

What homes are worth in Renton 98058

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

This home
$225K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Renton 98058.

How it measures up in Renton 98058

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98058.

Estimated value$642,304
CheaperTypical $663,404Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $345Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 12855 Se 161st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairwoodRenton 98058King County
Estimated valuepricier than$642,30436% of homes47% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34756% of homes51% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,850 ft²37% of homes46% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac67% of homes62% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than197960% of homes53% of homes52% of homes

About 12855 Se 161st St

How much is 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA is $642,304 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $614,907 to $669,701. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA last sell?

12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA?

12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,850 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA built?

12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA?

12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA is assigned to Lindbergh High School (high), rated C; Tiffany Park Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Nelson Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98058?

Among the 13,649 homes in Renton 98058, it is worth more than 47% of them ($642,304 against a typical $663,404), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($347 against a typical $345), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,850 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1979 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 32% 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 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12855 Se 161st St, Renton, WA was $7,127. The county assessed it at $658,000.

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