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$646,274$425 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $226,000 on Sep 20, 2013

12940 SE 159TH ST

RENTON, WA 98058
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,520 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1981
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

$646K
$618K low$675K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$226,000 · Sep 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,817 (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.$630,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$340,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$615,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$630,000

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.0.17
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 · 40 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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.

H
Lindbergh High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Renton Park Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Nelson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 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

12940 Se 159th 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 70% of homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Maplewood
  • Smaller than 71% of homes in Renton 98058
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Renton 98058

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
$257K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 39% 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$646,274
CheaperTypical $708,492Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$425
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,520 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1981
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 12940 Se 159th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewoodRenton 98058King County
Estimated valuepricier than$646,27457% of homes39% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$42587% of homes81% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,520 ft²40% of homes29% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac28% of homes25% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than198159% of homes58% of homes55% of homes

About 12940 Se 159th St

How much is 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA is $646,274 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $617,913 to $674,635. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA last sell?

12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA last sold on Sep 20, 2013 for $226,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,520 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA built?

12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA was built in 1981, making it 45 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA is assigned to Lindbergh High School (high), rated C; Renton Park Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98058?

Among the 13,647 homes in Renton 98058, it is worth more than 39% of them ($646,274 against a typical $708,492), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($425 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,520 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1981 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 30% 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 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 12940 Se 159th St, Renton, WA was $6,817. The county assessed it at $630,000.

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