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$421,165$507 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $420,000 on May 16, 2023

281 EARLINGTON AVE SW

RENTON, WA 98057
2
Beds
1
Baths
830 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$421K
$390K low$452K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$420,000 · May 16, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$421,165
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$336,932

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,973 (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.$460,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$401,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$460,000

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.0.26
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, Detached
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 · 80 ft²

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.

H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Bryn Mawr Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98057These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.263

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,407 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,518
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

281 Earlington Ave Sw 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 less than 91% of homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 68% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Older than 97% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Renton 98057

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

This home
$225K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Renton 98057.

How it measures up in Renton 98057

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98057.

Estimated value$421,165
CheaperTypical $534,805Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$507
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area830 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 281 Earlington Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRenton 98057King County
Estimated valuepricier than$421,16529% of homes9% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$50790% of homes52% of homes
Living areabigger than830 ft²13% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac68% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than191111% of homes3% of homes

About 281 Earlington Ave Sw

How much is 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA is $421,165 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $390,342 to $451,988. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA last sell?

281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA last sold on May 16, 2023 for $420,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA?

281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 830 square feet of living space and a 0.26-acre lot.

When was 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA built?

281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old.

What schools serve 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA?

281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA is assigned to Renton High School (high), rated D-; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-; Bryn Mawr Elementary School (elementary), rated B-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98057?

Among the 2,604 homes in Renton 98057, it is worth more than 29% of them ($421,165 against a typical $534,805), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($507 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 13% of them (830 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1911 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 9% 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 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Earlington Ave Sw, Renton, WA was $4,973. The county assessed it at $460,000.

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