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$1,290,920$453 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $82,500 on May 17, 1989

3836 SW ORCHARD ST

SEATTLE, WA 98126
3
Beds
3 / 3
Baths
2,850 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1992
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.3M
$1.2M low$1.4M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,500 · May 17, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,462 (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.$1,157,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$452,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$705,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,103,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,157,000

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.0.16
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.Deck · 640 ft²Porch · 50 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
Gatewood Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98126These 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.122
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 100.312

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.25,119
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,583 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$120,595
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,709
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

3836 Sw Orchard 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 more than 92% of homes in Seattle 98126
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Gatewood
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Seattle 98126
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Gatewood
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Gatewood

What homes are worth in Seattle 98126

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

This home
$318K$1.7M

This home is worth more than 92% of homes in Seattle 98126.

How it measures up in Seattle 98126

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98126.

Estimated value$1,290,920
CheaperTypical $736,012Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$453
CheaperTypical $507Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Living area2,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1992
OlderTypical 1951Newer

Newer than 73% of homes nearby

How 3836 Sw Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGatewoodSeattle 98126King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,290,92085% of homes92% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45314% of homes29% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than2,850 ft²90% of homes93% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac73% of homes71% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than199283% of homes73% of homes68% of homes

About 3836 Sw Orchard St

How much is 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA is $1,290,920 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $1,231,612 to $1,350,228. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA last sell?

3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA last sold on May 17, 1989 for $82,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA?

3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,850 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA built?

3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA was built in 1992, making it 34 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA?

3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Gatewood Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A; West Seattle High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98126?

Among the 7,864 homes in Seattle 98126, it is worth more than 92% of them ($1,290,920 against a typical $736,012), its price per square foot is higher than 29% of them ($453 against a typical $507), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,850 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 73% of them (1992 against a typical 1951). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 76% 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 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 3836 Sw Orchard St, Seattle, WA was $12,462. The county assessed it at $1,157,000.

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