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$482,233$238 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

438 COUGAR ST SE

LACEY, WA 98503
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,024 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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

$482K
$457K low$508K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,227 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$456,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$156,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$435,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$456,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTHURSTON
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.1989
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Patio · 372 ft²Porch · 92 ft²

Transaction History(7)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(4)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lydia Hawk Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Nisqually Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
River Ridge High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: North Thurston Public Schools

Neighborhood · ZIP 98503These 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.95
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 100.233

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.40,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,445 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$80,871
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,497
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.35%

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How this home compares

438 Cougar St Se 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 65% of homes in Thurston County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Thurston County
  • Bigger than 75% of homes in Lacey 98503
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Lacey 98503
  • Older than 86% of homes in Thurston County

What homes are worth in Lacey 98503

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

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$336K$873K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Lacey 98503.

How it measures up in Lacey 98503

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lacey 98503.

Estimated value$482,233
CheaperTypical $482,068Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$238
CheaperTypical $290Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,024 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,664 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 438 Cougar St Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLacey 98503Thurston County
Estimated valuepricier than$482,23350% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23814% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than2,024 ft²75% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac70% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than196415% of homes14% of homes

About 438 Cougar St Se

How much is 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA is $482,233 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $456,805 to $507,661. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA last sell?

438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA last sold on Dec 18, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA?

438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,024 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA built?

438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA?

438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA is assigned to Lydia Hawk Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Nisqually Middle School (middle), rated D; River Ridge High School (high), rated C+. All sit in North Thurston Public Schools. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA compare to other homes in Lacey 98503?

Among the 12,160 homes in Lacey 98503, it is worth more than 50% of them ($482,233 against a typical $482,068), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($238 against a typical $290), it is bigger than 75% of them (2,024 ft² against a typical 1,664 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1964 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Thurston County, it is worth more than 35% 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 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 438 Cougar St Se, Lacey, WA was $4,227. The county assessed it at $456,100.

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