Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $550,000 on Aug 29, 2023
159 S ELM ST
SPOKANE, WA 99201
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,777 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Aug 29, 2023
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,676 (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.$539,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$95,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$444,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$556,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$539,100
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family Dwellings (Generic, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountySPOKANE
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.2022
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Window A/C
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 220 ft²Porch · 220 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.
HEM
Lewis & Clark High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
Roosevelt Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
Sacajawea Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
District: Spokane Public Schools
Neighborhood · ZIP 99201These 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.177
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.65
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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,958
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,086 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,500
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,768
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.18 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%
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How this home compares
159 S Elm 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.
- Bigger than 85% of homes in Spokane 99201
- Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Spokane County
- Older than 96% of homes in Spokane County
How it measures up in Spokane 99201
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Spokane 99201.
Living area2,777 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,642 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 85% of homes nearby
Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger
Bigger than 42% of homes nearby
Year built1906
OlderTypical 1907Newer
Newer than 44% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Browne's Addition | Spokane 99201 | Spokane County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 2,777 ft² | 40% of homes | 85% of homes | 83% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.11 ac | 9% of homes | 42% of homes | 4% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1906 | 57% of homes | 44% of homes | 4% of homes |
About 159 S Elm St
When did 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA last sell?
159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA last sold on Aug 29, 2023 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.
How big is 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA?
159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,777 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.
When was 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA built?
159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is a triplex home.
What schools serve 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA?
159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA is assigned to Lewis & Clark High School (high), rated A-; Roosevelt Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Sacajawea Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Spokane Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA compare to other homes in Spokane 99201?
Among the 3,026 homes in Spokane 99201, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,777 ft² against a typical 1,642 ft²), its lot is bigger than 42% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 44% of them (1906 against a typical 1907). 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 S Elm St, Spokane, WA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA was $5,676. The county assessed it at $539,100.
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