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$1,534,927$867 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $538,000 on Dec 15, 2000

4721 W RUFFNER ST

SEATTLE, WA 98199
3
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,770 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.4M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$538,000 · Dec 15, 2000
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$1,330,927
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$1,064,742
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.10%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$204,000
METLIFE HOME LOANS · recorded Jan 30, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,836 (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.$1,613,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,612,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,582,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,613,000

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.0.27
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Water View
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 390 ft²

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.

E
Lawton Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi
M
McClure Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98199These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.364

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.41%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.23,501
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,060 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$156,493
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$193,204
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.43%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

4721 W Ruffner 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 more than 84% of homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in King County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Briarcliff
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Briarcliff
  • Older than 88% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98199

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

This home
$325K$3.2M

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Seattle 98199.

How it measures up in Seattle 98199

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98199.

Estimated value$1,534,927
CheaperTypical $1,281,749Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$867
CheaperTypical $636Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,770 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,980 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 4721 W Ruffner St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBriarcliffSeattle 98199King County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,534,92740% of homes67% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$86787% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,770 ft²20% of homes41% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac93% of homes87% of homes65% of homes
Year builtnewer than193513% of homes15% of homes12% of homes

About 4721 W Ruffner St

How much is 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA is $1,534,927 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,408,689 to $1,661,165. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA last sell?

4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA last sold on Dec 15, 2000 for $538,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA?

4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,770 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA built?

4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA?

4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Lawton Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Ballard High School (high), rated A+; McClure Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98199?

Among the 8,105 homes in Seattle 98199, it is worth more than 67% of them ($1,534,927 against a typical $1,281,749), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($867 against a typical $636), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,770 ft² against a typical 1,980 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1935 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 84% 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 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 4721 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA was $16,836. The county assessed it at $1,613,000.

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