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$1,707,669$614 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $853,000 on Feb 18, 2016

154 NW 81ST ST

SEATTLE, WA 98117
5
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,780 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.
3,840 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.7M
$1.6M low$1.9M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$853,000 · Feb 18, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,603 (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.$1,310,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$571,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$739,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,238,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,310,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
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.Porch · 60 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
Greenwood Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.0 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Robert Eagle Staff Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98117These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.357

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.96%
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.4.7%
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.37,529
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,914 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,123
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,395
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

154 Nw 81st 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.

  • Worth more than 98% of homes in Greenwood
  • Costs more per square foot than 72% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Greenwood
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in King County
  • Older than 96% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98117

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$554K$2.2M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Seattle 98117.

How it measures up in Seattle 98117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98117.

Estimated value$1,707,669
CheaperTypical $1,042,781Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$614
CheaperTypical $636Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Living area2,780 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,660 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size3,840 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 154 Nw 81st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenwoodSeattle 98117King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,707,66998% of homes92% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$61462% of homes44% of homes72% of homes
Living areabigger than2,780 ft²92% of homes89% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,840 ft²35% of homes27% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than19119% of homes9% of homes4% of homes

About 154 Nw 81st St

How much is 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA is $1,707,669 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,552,837 to $1,862,501. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA last sell?

154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA last sold on Feb 18, 2016 for $853,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA?

154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA has 5 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,780 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA built?

154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA?

154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Greenwood Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Ballard High School (high), rated A+; Robert Eagle Staff 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 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98117?

Among the 13,407 homes in Seattle 98117, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,707,669 against a typical $1,042,781), its price per square foot is higher than 44% of them ($614 against a typical $636), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,780 ft² against a typical 1,660 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (3,840 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1911 against a typical 1942). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 87% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 154 Nw 81st St, Seattle, WA was $13,603. The county assessed it at $1,310,000.

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