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$498,498$494 / 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 93How 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 $490,000 on Aug 11, 2017

1542 15TH AVE S

SEATTLE, WA 98144
Building report
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,010 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.
809 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2007
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$498K
$462K low$535K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$490,000 · Aug 11, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,352 (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.$513,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$267,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$246,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$516,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$513,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Highway
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 40 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
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

1542 15th Ave S 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 less than 91% of homes in Seattle 98144
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in King County
  • Among the smallest lots in King County
  • Newer than 87% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98144

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

This home
$315K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Seattle 98144.

How it measures up in Seattle 98144

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

Estimated value$498,498
CheaperTypical $799,000Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$494
CheaperTypical $518Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size809 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,095 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2007
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1542 15th Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth Beacon HillSeattle 98144King County
Estimated valuepricier than$498,49813% of homes9% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49459% of homes41% of homes48% of homes
Living areabigger than1,010 ft²16% of homes14% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than809 ft²5% of homes5% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than200778% of homes75% of homes87% of homes

About 1542 15th Ave S

How much is 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA is $498,498 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $462,018 to $534,978. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA last sell?

1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA last sold on Aug 11, 2017 for $490,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA?

1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,010 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA built?

1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA was built in 2007, making it 19 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA?

1542 15th Ave S, 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 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98144?

Among the 9,849 homes in Seattle 98144, it is worth more than 9% of them ($498,498 against a typical $799,000), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($494 against a typical $518), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,010 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (809 ft² against a typical 4,095 ft²) and it is newer than 75% of them (2007 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 13% 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 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1542 15th Ave S, Seattle, WA was $5,352. The county assessed it at $513,000.

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