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1617 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98116
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,700 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.
2,875 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,293 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$489,700 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$318,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$171,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$489,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$795,300

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.0.07
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 120 ft²

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

E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98116These 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.99
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 100.313

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,566
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,382
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

1617 California Ave Sw 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in King County
  • Older than 97% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98116.

Living area1,700 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,670 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size2,875 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 1617 California Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AdmiralSeattle 98116King County
Living areabigger than1,700 ft²47% of homes52% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,875 ft²10% of homes14% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than19098% of homes5% of homes3% of homes

About 1617 California Ave Sw

When did 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sell?

1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sold on Jul 21, 1993, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,700 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA built?

1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA is assigned to Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Seattle High School (high), rated B+; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98116?

Among the 9,471 homes in Seattle 98116, it is bigger than 52% of them (1,700 ft² against a typical 1,670 ft²), its lot is bigger than 14% of them (2,875 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1909 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 1617 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was $1,293. The county assessed it at $489,700.

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