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$784,201$283 / 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 97How 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 $649,950 on Aug 28, 2020

278 HARRINGTON AVE SE

RENTON, WA 98056
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,770 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
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

$784K
$760K low$809K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$649,950 · Aug 28, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,306 (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.$858,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$507,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$351,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$832,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$858,000

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.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 300 ft²Porch · 150 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
Highlands Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
McKnight Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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 Harrington 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 93% of homes in Maplewood Heights
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Renton 98056
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Maplewood Heights
  • Newer than 82% of homes in King County

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
$250K$2.1M

This home is worth more than 53% 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$784,201
CheaperTypical $756,455Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$283
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,910 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 278 Harrington Ave Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMaplewood HeightsRenton 98056King County
Estimated valuepricier than$784,20151% of homes53% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2837% of homes7% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than2,770 ft²75% of homes81% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac21% of homes22% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than200364% of homes81% of homes82% of homes

About 278 Harrington Ave Se

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

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA is $784,201 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $759,825 to $808,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

278 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA last sold on Aug 28, 2020 for $649,950, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

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

278 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA has 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,770 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

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

278 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 2 stories.

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

278 Harrington 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 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98056?

Among the 10,460 homes in Renton 98056, it is worth more than 53% of them ($784,201 against a typical $756,455), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($283 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 81% of them (2,770 ft² against a typical 1,910 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (2003 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 47% 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 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Harrington Ave Se, Renton, WA was $9,306. The county assessed it at $858,000.

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