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$283,426
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 Jul 14, 2026

16052 STATE ROUTE 272

PALOUSE, WA 99161
0
Baths
1.43 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$283K
$271K low$295K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$317 (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.$31,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$31,000

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.34
99
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
41
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.34%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWHITMAN
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Palouse Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Palouse at Garfield Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Palouse High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Palouse School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99161These 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.164
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 100.61

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.1,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,598
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

16052 State Route 272 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 less than 71% of homes in Palouse 99161
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Whitman County

What homes are worth in Palouse 99161

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

This home
$151K$660K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Palouse 99161.

How it measures up in Palouse 99161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palouse 99161.

Estimated value$283,426
CheaperTypical $358,916Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size1.43 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

How 16052 State Route 272 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalouse 99161Whitman County
Estimated valuepricier than$283,42629% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.43 ac78% of homes79% of homes

About 16052 State Route 272

How much is 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA is $283,426 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $271,488 to $295,364. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA last sell?

16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA?

16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA is assigned to Palouse Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Palouse at Garfield Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palouse High School (high). All sit in Palouse School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA compare to other homes in Palouse 99161?

Among the 724 homes in Palouse 99161, it is worth more than 29% of them ($283,426 against a typical $358,916) and its lot is bigger than 78% of them (1.43 ac against a typical 0.24 ac). Measured against all of Whitman County, it is worth more than 51% 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 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 16052 State Route 272, Palouse, WA was $317. The county assessed it at $31,000.

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