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Single Family ResidenceResidential
Last sold for $106,000 on Aug 18, 1993

501 S 38TH CT

RENTON, WA 98055
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,250 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.
0.48 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$106,000 · Aug 18, 1993
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.$20,000
BOEING EMPS CU · recorded Feb 4, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$640 (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.$284,000 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$132,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$151,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$284,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$588,000

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.0.48
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Mixed
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.City
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 110 ft²

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

E
Talbot Hill Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.9 mi
H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98055These 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.88
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.260

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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
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.25,369
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,600 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,982
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$113,498
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

501 S 38th Ct 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.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in King County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Renton 98055

How it measures up in Renton 98055

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98055.

Living area1,250 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,700 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 501 S 38th Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRenton 98055King County
Living areabigger than1,250 ft²24% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac68% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than195911% of homes29% of homes

About 501 S 38th Ct

When did 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA last sell?

501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA last sold on Aug 18, 1993 for $106,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA?

501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,250 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA built?

501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA?

501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA is assigned to Talbot Hill Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Renton High School (high), rated D-; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98055?

Among the 6,066 homes in Renton 98055, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,250 ft² against a typical 1,700 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1959 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA?

The 2024 property tax bill for 501 S 38th Ct, Renton, WA was $640. The county assessed it at $284,000.

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