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$434,595$327 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $412,500 on Oct 11, 2024

17629 42ND AVE S

SEATAC, WA 98188
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,330 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$435K
$342K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$412,500 · Oct 11, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,904 (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.$512,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$290,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$551,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$512,000

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.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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
Bow Lake Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Chinook Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Tyee High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Highline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98188These 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.110
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 100.260

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,992
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,579 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,607
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

17629 42nd Ave S 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 least valuable homes in Rancho Vista
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in King County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Rancho Vista
  • Newer than 73% of homes in Rancho Vista

What homes are worth in Seattle 98188

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

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$200K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Seattle 98188.

How it measures up in Seattle 98188

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98188.

Estimated value$434,595
CheaperTypical $561,242Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$327
CheaperTypical $345Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,330 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 17629 42nd Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRancho VistaSeattle 98188King County
Estimated valuepricier than$434,595almost no homes26% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32715% of homes42% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,330 ft²40% of homes42% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac89% of homes57% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than195873% of homes40% of homes27% of homes

About 17629 42nd Ave S

How much is 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA is $434,595 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $342,409 to $526,781. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA last sell?

17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA last sold on Oct 11, 2024 for $412,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA?

17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,330 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA built?

17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA?

17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA is assigned to Bow Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Chinook Middle School (middle), rated C+; Tyee High School (high), rated F. All sit in Highline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98188?

Among the 5,549 homes in Seattle 98188, it is worth more than 26% of them ($434,595 against a typical $561,242), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($327 against a typical $345), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,330 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1958 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 9% 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 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17629 42nd Ave S, Seatac, WA was $5,904. The county assessed it at $512,000.

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