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$1,002,813$337 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $242,000 on Nov 7, 1990

17954 SE 280TH PL

KENT, WA 98042
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,980 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$881K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$242,000 · Nov 7, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,099 (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.$938,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$358,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$580,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$914,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$938,000

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.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 270 ft²Porch · 50 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.

E
Grass Lake Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Cedar Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Kentlake High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Kent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98042These 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.49
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.246

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
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.50,149
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,703 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,809
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$149,625
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

17954 Se 280th Pl 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 more than 92% of homes in Kent 98042
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Lake Morton / Berrydale
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in King County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Lake Morton / Berrydale

What homes are worth in Kent 98042

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

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$408K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Kent 98042.

How it measures up in Kent 98042

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kent 98042.

Estimated value$1,002,813
CheaperTypical $689,892Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$337
CheaperTypical $349Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area2,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 17954 Se 280th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Morton / BerrydaleKent 98042King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,002,81387% of homes92% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$33733% of homes43% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than2,980 ft²87% of homes86% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac30% of homes68% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than199070% of homes58% of homes66% of homes

About 17954 Se 280th Pl

How much is 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA is $1,002,813 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $881,039 to $1,124,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA last sell?

17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA last sold on Nov 7, 1990 for $242,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA?

17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,980 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA built?

17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA?

17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA is assigned to Grass Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Cedar Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; Kentlake High School (high), rated C. All sit in Kent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA compare to other homes in Kent 98042?

Among the 16,049 homes in Kent 98042, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,002,813 against a typical $689,892), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($337 against a typical $349), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,980 ft² against a typical 2,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1990 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 61% 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 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17954 Se 280th Pl, Kent, WA was $10,099. The county assessed it at $938,000.

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