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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $180,000 on Jun 11, 1990

1516 S MASSACHUSETTS ST

SEATTLE, WA 98144
6
Beds
3
Baths
2,700 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.$180,000 · Jun 11, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,830 (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.$941,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$940,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$941,000

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.Triplex
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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 · 510 ft²

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
Beacon Hill International Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
Mercer International Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98144These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.310

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.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,242
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,774 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,497
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,101
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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 S Massachusetts 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 89% of homes in North Beacon Hill
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in King County
  • Older than 68% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98144

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98144.

Living area2,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1516 S Massachusetts St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Beacon HillSeattle 98144King County
Living areabigger than2,700 ft²89% of homes84% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac56% of homes61% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than196253% of homes50% of homes32% of homes

About 1516 S Massachusetts St

When did 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA last sell?

1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jun 11, 1990 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA?

1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,700 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA built?

1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA?

1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Beacon Hill International Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Franklin High School (high), rated C+; Mercer International Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98144?

Among the 9,849 homes in Seattle 98144, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,700 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 50% of them (1962 against a typical 1962). 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 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1516 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA was $9,830. The county assessed it at $941,000.

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