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Last sold for $855,000 on Jun 29, 2023

215 S ORCAS ST

SEATTLE, WA 98108
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,010 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.
4,125 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$855,000 · Jun 29, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,963 (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.$539,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$256,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$283,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$596,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$539,000

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.1950
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
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 · 240 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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.

M
Mercer International Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
E
Rising Star Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.5 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98108These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.314

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.95%
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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.27,805
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,552 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,141
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,594
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

215 S Orcas 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.

  • Smaller than 87% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in King County
  • Older than 87% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98108

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98108.

Living area1,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,660 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size4,125 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 215 S Orcas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeorgetownSeattle 98108King County
Living areabigger than1,010 ft²20% of homes14% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,125 ft²78% of homes29% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194041% of homes26% of homes13% of homes

About 215 S Orcas St

When did 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA last sell?

215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jun 29, 2023 for $855,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,010 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA built?

215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Mercer International Middle School (middle), rated B; Franklin High School (high), rated C+; Rising Star Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98108?

Among the 6,859 homes in Seattle 98108, it is bigger than 14% of them (1,010 ft² against a typical 1,660 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (4,125 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1940 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 215 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA was $5,963. The county assessed it at $539,000.

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