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$425,975$340 / 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
Last sold for $250,000 on Nov 30, 2021

488 BALM AVE

BUCKLEY, WA 98321
2
Beds
2.8
Baths
1,254 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1909
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$426K
$403K low$449K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Nov 30, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,252 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$353,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$205,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$148,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$350,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$353,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPIERCE
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.1962
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
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 · 72 ft²Patio · 600 ft²Porch · 744 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
Glacier Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Elk Ridge Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
H
White River High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: White River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98321These 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.57
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 100.231

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.5%
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.18,024
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.403 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,501
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$146,856
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.47%

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How this home compares

488 Balm Ave 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 97% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Buckley 98321
  • Older than 97% of homes in Buckley 98321

What homes are worth in Buckley 98321

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

This home
$407K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Buckley 98321.

How it measures up in Buckley 98321

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Buckley 98321.

Estimated value$425,975
CheaperTypical $647,285Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$340
CheaperTypical $334Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,882 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.35 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1909
OlderTypical 1995Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 488 Balm Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBuckley 98321Pierce County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,9753% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34053% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²15% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac3% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than19093% of homes3% of homes

About 488 Balm Ave

How much is 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA is $425,975 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $403,373 to $448,577. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA last sell?

488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA last sold on Nov 30, 2021 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA?

488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA has 2 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA built?

488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA was built in 1909, making it 117 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA?

488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA is assigned to Glacier Middle School (middle), rated B-; Elk Ridge Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; White River High School (high), rated B+. All sit in White River School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA compare to other homes in Buckley 98321?

Among the 6,542 homes in Buckley 98321, it is worth more than 3% of them ($425,975 against a typical $647,285), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($340 against a typical $334), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,882 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.35 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1909 against a typical 1995). Measured against all of Pierce County, it is worth more than 15% 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 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 488 Balm Ave, Buckley, WA was $3,252. The county assessed it at $353,900.

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