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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $120,000 on Jun 30, 1998

237 S COTTAGE ST

BUCKLEY, WA 98321
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,112 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
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.$120,000 · Jun 30, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,626 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$510,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$229,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$281,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$499,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$510,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyPIERCE
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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Glacier Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Elk Ridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
White River High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: White River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98321These 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.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.231

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.403 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,501
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,856
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

237 S Cottage 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.

  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Pierce County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Older than 94% of homes in Buckley 98321

How it measures up in Buckley 98321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buckley 98321.

Living area2,112 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 237 S Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckley 98321Pierce County
Living areabigger than2,112 ft²60% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac24% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than19276% of homes9% of homes

About 237 S Cottage St

When did 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA last sell?

237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA last sold on Jun 30, 1998 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,112 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA built?

237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA is assigned to Glacier Middle School (middle), rated B; Elk Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; White River High School (high), rated B. All sit in White River School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA compare to other homes in Buckley 98321?

Among the 6,543 homes in Buckley 98321, it is bigger than 60% of them (2,112 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1927 against a typical 1995). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 237 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA was $4,626. The county assessed it at $510,800.

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