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$565,182$351 / 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 91How 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

2026 S 280TH PL

FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003
3
Beds
2.3
Baths
1,610 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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

$565K
$514K low$617K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,724 (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.$555,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$178,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$377,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$532,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$555,000

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.0.15
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 · 80 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Mark Twain Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Evergreen Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Federal Way High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Federal Way School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98003These 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.111
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 100.250

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.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.52,110
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,575 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,451
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,155
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

2026 S 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 less than 80% of homes in King County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in King County
  • Among the smallest lots in Laurelwood
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Laurelwood

What homes are worth in Federal Way 98003

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

This home
$199K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 52% of homes in Federal Way 98003.

How it measures up in Federal Way 98003

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Federal Way 98003.

Estimated value$565,182
CheaperTypical $556,586Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $325Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,610 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1979Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 2026 S 280th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLaurelwoodFederal Way 98003King County
Estimated valuepricier than$565,18245% of homes52% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35153% of homes66% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,610 ft²43% of homes50% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 acalmost no homes11% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than197471% of homes34% of homes44% of homes

About 2026 S 280th Pl

How much is 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA is $565,182 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $513,837 to $616,527. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA last sell?

2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA?

2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2.3 bathrooms, 1,610 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA built?

2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA?

2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA is assigned to Mark Twain Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Evergreen Middle School (middle), rated D-; Federal Way High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Federal Way School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA compare to other homes in Federal Way 98003?

Among the 10,438 homes in Federal Way 98003, it is worth more than 52% of them ($565,182 against a typical $556,586), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($351 against a typical $325), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,610 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1974 against a typical 1979). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 20% 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 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2026 S 280th Pl, Federal Way, WA was $2,724. The county assessed it at $555,000.

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