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$1,064,368$530 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $455,000 on Aug 4, 2009

1553 N 38TH ST

SEATTLE, WA 98103
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,010 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.
3,055 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$455,000 · Aug 4, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,410 (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.$1,102,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$658,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$444,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,018,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,102,000

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 90 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

M
Hamilton International Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
B. F. Day Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98103These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.359

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.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.54,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,315
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

1553 N 38th 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 66% of homes in King County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Wallingford
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Seattle 98103
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in King County
  • Among the oldest homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98103

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

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$304K$2M

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Seattle 98103.

How it measures up in Seattle 98103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98103.

Estimated value$1,064,368
CheaperTypical $919,088Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$530
CheaperTypical $612Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size3,055 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,182 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1553 N 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWallingfordSeattle 98103King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,064,36854% of homes65% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$53017% of homes26% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than2,010 ft²64% of homes71% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,055 ft²21% of homes28% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than19002% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 1553 N 38th St

How much is 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA is $1,064,368 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,022,643 to $1,106,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA last sell?

1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA last sold on Aug 4, 2009 for $455,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,010 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA built?

1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Hamilton International Middle School (middle), rated A-; B. F. Day Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lincoln High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98103?

Among the 17,259 homes in Seattle 98103, it is worth more than 65% of them ($1,064,368 against a typical $919,088), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($530 against a typical $612), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,010 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (3,055 ft² against a typical 4,182 ft²) and it is newer than almost none of them (1900 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 66% 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 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1553 N 38th St, Seattle, WA was $11,410. The county assessed it at $1,102,000.

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