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$668,495$488 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $481,000 on Apr 30, 2018

20639 SE 159TH ST

RENTON, WA 98059
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,370 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$668K
$632K low$705K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$481,000 · Apr 30, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,110 (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.$674,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$333,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$341,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$646,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$674,000

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.0.37
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 240 ft²

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
Maple Hills Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Maywood Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
H
Liberty High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Issaquah School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98059These 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.52
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.270

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.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.42,159
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,108 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$141,350
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$174,825
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

20639 Se 159th 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 less than 80% of homes in Renton 98059
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Maple Hills
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Maple Hills
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in King County
  • Older than 73% of homes in Renton 98059

What homes are worth in Renton 98059

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

This home
$350K$2.5M

This home is worth more than 20% of homes in Renton 98059.

How it measures up in Renton 98059

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98059.

Estimated value$668,495
CheaperTypical $916,541Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$488
CheaperTypical $440Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,210 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 27% of homes nearby

How 20639 Se 159th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaple HillsRenton 98059King County
Estimated valuepricier than$668,49521% of homes20% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$48882% of homes71% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,370 ft²17% of homes17% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac62% of homes71% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197147% of homes27% of homes42% of homes

About 20639 Se 159th St

How much is 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA is $668,495 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $632,420 to $704,570. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA last sell?

20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA last sold on Apr 30, 2018 for $481,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,370 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA built?

20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA is assigned to Maple Hills Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Maywood Middle School (middle), rated A; Liberty High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Issaquah School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98059?

Among the 12,456 homes in Renton 98059, it is worth more than 20% of them ($668,495 against a typical $916,541), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($488 against a typical $440), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,370 ft² against a typical 2,210 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 27% of them (1971 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 34% 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 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20639 Se 159th St, Renton, WA was $7,110. The county assessed it at $674,000.

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