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Last sold for $502,000 on Nov 21, 2019

159 YAKIMA AVE SE

RENTON, WA 98059
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,770 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.
0.68 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$502,000 · Nov 21, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,329 (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.$772,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$405,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$367,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$740,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$772,000

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.0.68
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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

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.

E
Maplewood Heights Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
H
Hazen High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
McKnight Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98059These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.270

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.42,159
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,350
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$174,825
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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 Yakima Ave Se 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 68% of homes in Maplewood Heights
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Maplewood Heights
  • Newer than 67% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Renton 98059

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98059.

Living area1,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,210 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.68 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 159 Yakima Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood HeightsRenton 98059King County
Living areabigger than1,770 ft²32% of homes33% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.68 ac95% of homes82% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than199150% of homes50% of homes67% of homes

About 159 Yakima Ave Se

When did 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA last sell?

159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA last sold on Nov 21, 2019 for $502,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA?

159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,770 square feet of living space and a 0.68-acre lot.

When was 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA built?

159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA?

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

How does 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98059?

Among the 12,456 homes in Renton 98059, it is bigger than 33% of them (1,770 ft² against a typical 2,210 ft²), its lot is bigger than 82% of them (0.68 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1991 against a typical 1991). 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 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Yakima Ave Se, Renton, WA was $8,329. The county assessed it at $772,000.

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