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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $423,000 on Sep 28, 2001

1516 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98116
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,770 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.
3,850 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$423,000 · Sep 28, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,966 (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.$842,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$768,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$74,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$790,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$842,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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, Detached
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 · 320 ft²Porch · 300 ft²

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.

E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

1516 California 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 86% of homes in Seattle 98116
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in King County
  • Older than 93% 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 area2,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size3,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 1516 California Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AdmiralSeattle 98116King County
Living areabigger than2,770 ft²84% of homes86% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,850 ft²20% of homes20% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than192225% of homes18% of homes7% of homes

About 1516 California Ave Sw

When did 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sell?

1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sold on Sep 28, 2001 for $423,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,770 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA built?

1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1516 California 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 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98116?

Among the 9,479 homes in Seattle 98116, it is bigger than 86% of them (2,770 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,850 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1922 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 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1516 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was $8,966. The county assessed it at $842,000.

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