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Last sold for $3,007,500 on Feb 5, 2026

3262 CALIFORNIA AVE SW

SEATTLE, WA 98116
0
Baths
7,322 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.
1958
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,007,500 · Feb 5, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,805 (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.$2,370,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,008,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,362,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,308,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,370,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
CountyKING
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.1988
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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.Covered
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Lafayette Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98116These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.313

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.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.9%
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.26,959
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,310 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$127,566
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,382
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%

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How this home compares

3262 California 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.

  • Among the largest homes in North Admiral
  • Has a smaller lot than 77% of homes in King County
  • Older than 72% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98116

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98116.

Living area7,322 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,680 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1958
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 56% of homes nearby

How 3262 California Ave Sw ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth AdmiralSeattle 98116King County
Living areabigger than7,322 ft²almost all homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac56% of homes45% of homes23% of homes
Year builtnewer than195866% of homes56% of homes28% of homes

About 3262 California Ave Sw

When did 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sell?

3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA last sold on Feb 5, 2026 for $3,007,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA has 7,322 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA built?

3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was built in 1958, making it 68 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA is assigned to Madison Middle School (middle), rated A; West Seattle High School (high), rated B+; Lafayette Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98116?

Among the 9,470 homes in Seattle 98116, it is bigger than 98% of them (7,322 ft² against a typical 1,680 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 56% of them (1958 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3262 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA was $24,805. The county assessed it at $2,370,000.

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