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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $146,000 on Nov 24, 1998

157 15TH AVE

SEATTLE, WA 98122
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,360 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.
3,000 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1903
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.$146,000 · Nov 24, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,456 (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.$913,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$660,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$253,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$880,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$913,000

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

Transaction History(2)

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
Bailey Gatzert Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Washington Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Garfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98122These 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.151
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.360

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.44,254
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,532 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$102,224
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$136,924
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

157 15th Ave 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 85% of homes in Central District
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in King County
  • Among the oldest homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98122

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98122.

Living area2,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,510 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size3,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1903
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 157 15th Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentral DistrictSeattle 98122King County
Living areabigger than2,360 ft²85% of homes79% of homes69% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,000 ft²42% of homes28% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than190313% of homes9% of homesalmost no homes

About 157 15th Ave

When did 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA last sell?

157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA last sold on Nov 24, 1998 for $146,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA?

157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,360 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA built?

157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA was built in 1903, making it 123 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA?

157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA is assigned to Bailey Gatzert Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Washington Middle School (middle), rated A-; Garfield 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 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98122?

Among the 9,861 homes in Seattle 98122, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,360 ft² against a typical 1,510 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (3,000 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1903 against a typical 1980). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 157 15th Ave, Seattle, WA was $9,456. The county assessed it at $913,000.

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