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Last sold for $1,380,000 on Apr 6, 2023

400 WARD ST

SEATTLE, WA 98109
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,880 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1901
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.$1,380,000 · Apr 6, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,443 (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.$1,256,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,255,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,256,000

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 30 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.

E
John Hay Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
McClure Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98109These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.366

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.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,434
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

400 Ward 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.

  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Seattle 98109
  • Has a bigger lot than 66% of homes in East Queen Anne
  • Among the oldest homes in Seattle 98109

How it measures up in Seattle 98109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98109.

Living area1,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built1901
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 400 Ward St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Queen AnneSeattle 98109King County
Living areabigger than1,880 ft²56% of homes67% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac66% of homes50% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than19012% of homesalmost no homesalmost no homes

About 400 Ward St

When did 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA last sell?

400 Ward St, Seattle, WA last sold on Apr 6, 2023 for $1,380,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA?

400 Ward St, Seattle, WA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,880 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA built?

400 Ward St, Seattle, WA was built in 1901, making it 125 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA?

400 Ward St, Seattle, WA is assigned to John Hay Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; McClure Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lincoln 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 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98109?

Among the 6,560 homes in Seattle 98109, it is bigger than 67% of them (1,880 ft² against a typical 1,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1901 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 400 Ward St, Seattle, WA was $13,443. The county assessed it at $1,256,000.

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