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$6,951,716$1,076 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $3,175,000 on Feb 28, 2006

159 DORFFEL DR E

SEATTLE, WA 98112
7
Beds
6.3
Baths
6,460 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.
0.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$7M
$6.3M low$7.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,175,000 · Feb 28, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$61,697 (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.$5,997,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,212,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,785,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,808,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$5,997,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2008
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.40
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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, Detached
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.Water View
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 270 ft²ElevatorPorch · 480 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Meany Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
E
McGilvra Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Garfield High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98112These 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.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.348

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.41%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,863
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$153,012
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$238,171
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

159 Dorffel Dr E 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Denny-Blaine
  • Among the oldest homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98112

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

This home
$374K$6.4M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Seattle 98112.

How it measures up in Seattle 98112

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98112.

Estimated value$6,951,716
CheaperTypical $1,405,570Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$1076
CheaperTypical $699Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area6,460 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,130 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 159 Dorffel Dr E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDenny-BlaineSeattle 98112King County
Estimated valuepricier than$6,951,71690% of homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$107676% of homes91% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than6,460 ft²94% of homes97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.4 ac90% of homes90% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than1901almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 159 Dorffel Dr E

How much is 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA is $6,951,716 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $6,330,611 to $7,572,821. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA last sell?

159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA last sold on Feb 28, 2006 for $3,175,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA?

159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA has 7 bedrooms, 6.3 bathrooms, 6,460 square feet of living space and a 0.40-acre lot.

When was 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA built?

159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA?

159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA is assigned to Meany Middle School (middle), rated C+; McGilvra Elementary School (elementary), 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 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98112?

Among the 7,779 homes in Seattle 98112, it is worth more than almost all of them ($6,951,716 against a typical $1,405,570), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($1076 against a typical $699), it is bigger than 97% of them (6,460 ft² against a typical 2,130 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.4 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than almost all 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 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA was $61,697. The county assessed it at $5,997,000.

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