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$1,226,997$323 / 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 96How 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 $520,000 on Apr 27, 2017

20519 SE 281ST ST

KENT, WA 98042
3
Beds
2
Baths
3,800 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.
1.27 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.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.2M low$1.3M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$520,000 · Apr 27, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,812 (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.$1,159,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$315,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$844,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,129,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,159,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2001
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 · 210 ft²Porch · 600 ft²

Transaction History(10)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

M
Cedar Heights Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Grass Lake Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Kentlake High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

20519 Se 281st St 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 97% of homes in Lake Morton / Berrydale
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 97% of homes in Lake Morton / Berrydale
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Kent 98042
  • Older than 75% of homes in Kent 98042

What homes are worth in Kent 98042

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

This home
$408K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 97% 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$1,226,997
CheaperTypical $689,892Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$323
CheaperTypical $349Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area3,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,030 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 20519 Se 281st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Morton / BerrydaleKent 98042King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,226,99797% of homes97% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32326% of homes35% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than3,800 ft²97% of homes97% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.27 ac78% of homes88% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than197432% of homes25% of homes44% of homes

About 20519 Se 281st St

How much is 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA is $1,226,997 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,172,087 to $1,281,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA last sell?

20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA last sold on Apr 27, 2017 for $520,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA?

20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 3,800 square feet of living space.

When was 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA built?

20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA?

20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA is assigned to Cedar Heights Middle School (middle), rated C-; Grass Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA compare to other homes in Kent 98042?

Among the 16,049 homes in Kent 98042, it is worth more than 97% of them ($1,226,997 against a typical $689,892), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($323 against a typical $349), it is bigger than 97% of them (3,800 ft² against a typical 2,030 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (1.27 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1974 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 73% 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 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20519 Se 281st St, Kent, WA was $12,812. The county assessed it at $1,159,000.

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