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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $372,500 on Dec 24, 2015

143 SW 156TH ST

BURIEN, WA 98166
0
Baths
3,100 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$372,500 · Dec 24, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,372 (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.$697,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$530,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$697,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
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.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.3 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

143 Sw 156th 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.

  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Burien City Center
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Seattle 98166
  • Older than 76% of homes in King County

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 area3,100 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,990 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 143 Sw 156th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBurien City CenterSeattle 98166King County
Living areabigger than3,100 ft²88% of homes84% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac37% of homes22% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than195449% of homes46% of homes24% of homes

About 143 Sw 156th St

When did 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA last sell?

143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA last sold on Dec 24, 2015 for $372,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA?

143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA has 3,100 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA built?

143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA was built in 1954, making it 72 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA?

143 Sw 156th 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 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98166?

Among the 7,214 homes in Seattle 98166, it is bigger than 84% of them (3,100 ft² against a typical 1,990 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1954 against a typical 1956). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Sw 156th St, Burien, WA was $8,372. The county assessed it at $697,500.

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