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$472,062$407 / 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 93How 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

12876 SE 252ND ST

KENT, WA 98030
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,160 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
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

$472K
$439K low$505K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,870 (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.$453,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$218,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$235,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$436,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$453,000

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.0.22
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Martin Sortun Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Meridian Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Kentwood High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi

District: Kent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98030These 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.97
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 100.246

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.37,278
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,164 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,403
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$105,168
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

12876 Se 252nd 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 87% of homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Kent 98030
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Kent East Hill
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Kent East Hill
  • Older than 87% of homes in Kent East Hill

What homes are worth in Kent 98030

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

This home
$199K$924K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Kent 98030.

How it measures up in Kent 98030

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kent 98030.

Estimated value$472,062
CheaperTypical $603,724Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$407
CheaperTypical $318Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,160 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,810 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 12876 Se 252nd St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKent East HillKent 98030King County
Estimated valuepricier than$472,06216% of homes24% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40787% of homes89% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,160 ft²11% of homes18% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac70% of homes60% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than196613% of homes18% of homes36% of homes

About 12876 Se 252nd St

How much is 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA is $472,062 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $438,771 to $505,353. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA last sell?

12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA?

12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,160 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA built?

12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA?

12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA is assigned to Martin Sortun Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Meridian Middle School (middle), rated B; Kentwood High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Kent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA compare to other homes in Kent 98030?

Among the 8,451 homes in Kent 98030, it is worth more than 24% of them ($472,062 against a typical $603,724), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($407 against a typical $318), it is bigger than 18% of them (1,160 ft² against a typical 1,810 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1966 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 13% 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 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12876 Se 252nd St, Kent, WA was $4,870. The county assessed it at $453,000.

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