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$555,643$320 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

281 S COTTAGE ST

BUCKLEY, WA 98321
4
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,736 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$556K
$523K low$588K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,401 (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.$477,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$233,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$244,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$481,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$477,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1964
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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.Deck · 232 ft²Patio · 192 ft²Porch · 424 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.4 mi
E
Elk Ridge Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 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

281 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.

  • Worth less than 76% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Older than 95% of homes in Buckley 98321

What homes are worth in Buckley 98321

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

This home
$414K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 24% 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.

Estimated value$555,643
CheaperTypical $650,069Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$320
CheaperTypical $333Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,736 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 281 S Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckley 98321Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$555,64324% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32043% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,736 ft²41% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac28% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than19205% of homes6% of homes

About 281 S Cottage St

How much is 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA is $555,643 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $523,379 to $587,907. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA last sell?

281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA has 4 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,736 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA built?

281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

281 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 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA compare to other homes in Buckley 98321?

Among the 6,543 homes in Buckley 98321, it is worth more than 24% of them ($555,643 against a typical $650,069), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($320 against a typical $333), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,736 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1920 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Pierce 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 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 S Cottage St, Buckley, WA was $4,401. The county assessed it at $477,900.

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