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$1,412,740$706 / 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 93How 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
Last sold for $575,000 on Apr 28, 2006

4517 SW HEMLOCK WAY

SEATTLE, WA 98136
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,000 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1963
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

$1.4M
$1.3M low$1.5M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$575,000 · Apr 28, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,634 (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.$990,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$483,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$507,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$944,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$990,000

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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

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
Gatewood Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Madison Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.9 mi
H
West Seattle High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98136These 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.102
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.315

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.45%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
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.16,831
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,344 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$137,457
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$173,103
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

4517 Sw Hemlock Way 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 82% of homes in Seattle 98136
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in King County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Fauntleroy

What homes are worth in Seattle 98136

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

This home
$358K$2.6M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Seattle 98136.

How it measures up in Seattle 98136

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98136.

Estimated value$1,412,740
CheaperTypical $956,609Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$706
CheaperTypical $569Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area2,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,720 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 4517 Sw Hemlock Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFauntleroySeattle 98136King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,412,74073% of homes82% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$70683% of homes82% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than2,000 ft²51% of homes62% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac45% of homes59% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than196369% of homes64% of homes33% of homes

About 4517 Sw Hemlock Way

How much is 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA is $1,412,740 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,308,916 to $1,516,564. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA last sell?

4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA last sold on Apr 28, 2006 for $575,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA?

4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,000 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA built?

4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA?

4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA is assigned to Gatewood Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Madison Middle School (middle), rated A; West Seattle High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98136?

Among the 6,517 homes in Seattle 98136, it is worth more than 82% of them ($1,412,740 against a typical $956,609), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($706 against a typical $569), it is bigger than 62% of them (2,000 ft² against a typical 1,720 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1963 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 80% 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 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4517 Sw Hemlock Way, Seattle, WA was $10,634. The county assessed it at $990,000.

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