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Last sold for $1,575,800 on Mar 27, 2014

138 SW 157TH ST

BURIEN, WA 98166
3
Beds
1
Baths
15,120 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.
0.55 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,575,800 · Mar 27, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$45,938 (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.$3,915,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$488,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,426,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,881,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,915,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2006
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.55
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Open
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Highline High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
M
Sylvester Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Gregory Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi

District: Highline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98166These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.267

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
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.22,270
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$107,273
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,837
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

138 Sw 157th 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Seattle 98166
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Seattle 98166
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Seattle 98166

How it measures up in Seattle 98166

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98166.

Living area15,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,000 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.55 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 138 Sw 157th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurien City CenterSeattle 98166King County
Living areabigger than15,120 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.55 ac83% of homes86% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than198780% of homes86% of homes61% of homes

About 138 Sw 157th St

When did 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA last sell?

138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA last sold on Mar 27, 2014 for $1,575,800, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA?

138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 15,120 square feet of living space and a 0.55-acre lot.

When was 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA built?

138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA?

138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA is assigned to Highline High School (high), rated D-; Sylvester Middle School (middle), rated C+; Gregory Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Highline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98166?

Among the 7,214 homes in Seattle 98166, it is bigger than almost all of them (15,120 ft² against a typical 2,000 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.55 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (1987 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 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 138 Sw 157th St, Burien, WA was $45,938. The county assessed it at $3,915,000.

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