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Last sold for $2,040,000 on Mar 31, 2020

4237 UNIVERSITY WAY NE

SEATTLE, WA 98105
0
Baths
2,890 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.
4,120 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$2,040,000 · Mar 31, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,316 (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.$1,649,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,648,000
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.$1,649,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Restaurant
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.2000
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
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

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
Hamilton International Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Green Lake Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98105These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.354

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.37%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.56,290
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,044 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,309
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,413
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

4237 University Way Ne 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 83% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in King County
  • Among the oldest homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98105

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98105.

Living area2,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,070 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size4,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 4237 University Way Ne ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeUniversity DistrictSeattle 98105King County
Living areabigger than2,890 ft²70% of homes73% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,120 ft²36% of homes34% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than19064% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes

About 4237 University Way Ne

When did 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA last sell?

4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA last sold on Mar 31, 2020 for $2,040,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA?

4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA has 2,890 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA built?

4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA was built in 1906, making it 120 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA?

4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA is assigned to Hamilton International Middle School (middle), rated A+; Lincoln High School (high), rated A+; Green Lake Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98105?

Among the 8,530 homes in Seattle 98105, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,890 ft² against a typical 2,070 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (4,120 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1906 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4237 University Way Ne, Seattle, WA was $17,316. The county assessed it at $1,649,000.

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