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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $435,000 on Nov 28, 2018

1542 INDEX AVE NE

RENTON, WA 98056
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,460 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1943
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.$435,000 · Nov 28, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,715 (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.$622,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$506,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$116,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$604,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$622,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
43
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
96
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Triplex
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.26
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 · 260 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
McKnight Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
E
Sierra Heights Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Hazen High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98056These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.278

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.36,397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,793
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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 Index Ave Ne 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.

  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Kennydale
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Kennydale
  • Older than 90% of homes in Renton 98056

How it measures up in Renton 98056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98056.

Living area1,460 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1943
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 1542 Index Ave Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKennydaleRenton 98056King County
Living areabigger than1,460 ft²30% of homes34% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac77% of homes72% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than194312% of homes10% of homes15% of homes

About 1542 Index Ave Ne

When did 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA last sell?

1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA last sold on Nov 28, 2018 for $435,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA?

1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,460 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA built?

1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA was built in 1943, making it 83 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA?

1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA is assigned to McKnight Middle School (middle), rated B; Sierra Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Hazen High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98056?

Among the 10,460 homes in Renton 98056, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,460 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1943 against a typical 1983). 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 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1542 Index Ave Ne, Renton, WA was $6,715. The county assessed it at $622,000.

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