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$650,135$565 / 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 96How 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 $500,000 on Aug 20, 2021

4542 S ORCAS ST

SEATTLE, WA 98118
3
Beds
2 / 2
Baths
1,150 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.
3,849 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$650K
$622K low$679K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$500,000 · Aug 20, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,895 (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.$633,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$257,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$376,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$599,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$633,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.1982
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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 · 80 ft²Porch · 20 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98118These 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.100
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.306

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
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.46,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,147 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,621
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

4542 S Orcas 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 less than 74% of homes in Columbia City
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Seattle 98118
  • Smaller than 81% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in King County
  • Older than 97% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98118

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

This home
$386K$2M

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Seattle 98118.

How it measures up in Seattle 98118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98118.

Estimated value$650,135
CheaperTypical $743,260Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$565
CheaperTypical $465Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Living area1,150 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,849 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 4542 S Orcas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia CitySeattle 98118King County
Estimated valuepricier than$650,13526% of homes31% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56571% of homes75% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,150 ft²22% of homes20% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,849 ft²40% of homes19% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than191119% of homes12% of homes3% of homes

About 4542 S Orcas St

How much is 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA is $650,135 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $621,634 to $678,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA last sell?

4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA last sold on Aug 20, 2021 for $500,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,150 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA built?

4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Aki Kurose Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Franklin High School (high), rated C. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98118?

Among the 13,277 homes in Seattle 98118, it is worth more than 31% of them ($650,135 against a typical $743,260), its price per square foot is higher than 75% of them ($565 against a typical $465), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,150 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (3,849 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1911 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 30% 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 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4542 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA was $6,895. The county assessed it at $633,000.

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