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Last sold for $175,000 on Feb 28, 1997

1425 PALM AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98116
0
Baths
4,243 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.
4,350 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
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.$175,000 · Feb 28, 1997

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,735 (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.$1,383,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,013,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,327,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,383,000

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.1981
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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(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
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.8 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98116These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.313

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,566
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,382
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

1425 Palm Ave Sw 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.

  • Bigger than 97% of homes in North Admiral
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in King County
  • Older than 96% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98116.

Living area4,243 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size4,350 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 1425 Palm Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AdmiralSeattle 98116King County
Living areabigger than4,243 ft²97% of homes96% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,350 ft²27% of homes25% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than191314% of homes9% of homes4% of homes

About 1425 Palm Ave Sw

When did 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sell?

1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sold on Feb 28, 1997 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA has 4,243 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA built?

1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA is assigned to Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A; West Seattle High School (high), rated A-; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98116?

Among the 9,473 homes in Seattle 98116, it is bigger than 96% of them (4,243 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (4,350 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1913 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1425 Palm Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was $14,735. The county assessed it at $1,383,000.

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