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$725,637$270 / 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 81How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $326,187 on May 12, 2005

278 FERNDALE AVE SE

RENTON, WA 98056
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,690 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$726K
$588K low$863K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$326,187 · May 12, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,493 (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.$782,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$481,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$301,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$759,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$782,000

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.0.17
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.Porch · 130 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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
Highlands Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
M
McKnight Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98056These 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.95
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 100.278

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.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.4%
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.36,397
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$103,820
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$126,793
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

278 Ferndale Ave Se 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Maplewood Heights
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Renton 98056
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Renton 98056

What homes are worth in Renton 98056

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

This home
$252K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Renton 98056.

How it measures up in Renton 98056

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98056.

Estimated value$725,637
CheaperTypical $759,187Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$270
CheaperTypical $422Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area2,690 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 86% of homes nearby

How 278 Ferndale Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood HeightsRenton 98056King County
Estimated valuepricier than$725,63739% of homes46% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2705% of homes5% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than2,690 ft²72% of homes79% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac38% of homes43% of homes40% of homes
Year builtnewer than200572% of homes86% of homes84% of homes

About 278 Ferndale Ave Se

How much is 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA is $725,637 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $587,941 to $863,333. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA last sell?

278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA last sold on May 12, 2005 for $326,187, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA?

278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,690 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA built?

278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA?

278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA is assigned to Highlands Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Renton High School (high), rated D-; McKnight Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98056?

Among the 10,461 homes in Renton 98056, it is worth more than 46% of them ($725,637 against a typical $759,187), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($270 against a typical $422), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,690 ft² against a typical 1,920 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 86% of them (2005 against a typical 1982). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 41% 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 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Ferndale Ave Se, Renton, WA was $8,493. The county assessed it at $782,000.

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