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$709,194$308 / 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 94How 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 $219,950 on Aug 10, 1998

20718 97TH PL S

KENT, WA 98031
4
Beds
1.8
Baths
2,300 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.
0.7 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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

$709K
$665K low$753K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$219,950 · Aug 10, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,377 (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.$680,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$277,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$403,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$658,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$680,000

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.0.70
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Highway

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
Springbrook Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Kentridge High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
Meeker Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Kent School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98031These 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.57
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 100.257

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.45,271
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,782 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,827
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$121,955
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

20718 97th Pl 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.

  • Worth more than 68% of homes in Kent 98031
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Kent 98031
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Kent 98031
  • Older than 97% of homes in Kent 98031

What homes are worth in Kent 98031

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

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$278K$1M

This home is worth more than 68% of homes in Kent 98031.

How it measures up in Kent 98031

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Kent 98031.

Estimated value$709,194
CheaperTypical $647,247Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$308
CheaperTypical $340Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area2,300 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size0.7 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 20718 97th Pl S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeKent 98031King County
Estimated valuepricier than$709,19468% of homes36% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30826% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,300 ft²73% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.7 ac88% of homes81% of homes
Year builtnewer than19533% of homes23% of homes

About 20718 97th Pl S

How much is 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA is $709,194 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $665,428 to $752,960. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA last sell?

20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA last sold on Aug 10, 1998 for $219,950, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA?

20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA has 4 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 2,300 square feet of living space and a 0.70-acre lot.

When was 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA built?

20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA?

20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA is assigned to Springbrook Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Kentridge High School (high), rated A-; Meeker Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Kent School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA compare to other homes in Kent 98031?

Among the 10,905 homes in Kent 98031, it is worth more than 68% of them ($709,194 against a typical $647,247), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($308 against a typical $340), it is bigger than 73% of them (2,300 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.7 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1953 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 36% 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 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20718 97th Pl S, Kent, WA was $7,377. The county assessed it at $680,000.

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