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$544,987$284 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $163,000 on Aug 20, 2013

5125 S RUGGLES ST

SEATTLE, WA 98178
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,920 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.
0.18 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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$545K
$495K low$595K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Aug 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,032 (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.$609,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$302,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$307,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$535,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$609,000

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.0.18
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.Carport (Unspecified)
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 · 160 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.

E
Rainier View Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Rainier Beach High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98178These 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.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.285

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.24%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,556
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,215 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$96,863
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,182
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%

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How this home compares

5125 S Ruggles 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 80% of homes in King County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Rainier Beach
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Seattle 98178

What homes are worth in Seattle 98178

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

This home
$270K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Seattle 98178.

How it measures up in Seattle 98178

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98178.

Estimated value$544,987
CheaperTypical $594,927Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $358Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1963
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 5125 S Ruggles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRainier BeachSeattle 98178King County
Estimated valuepricier than$544,98723% of homes37% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28417% of homes21% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,920 ft²53% of homes57% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac72% of homes54% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than196366% of homes69% of homes33% of homes

About 5125 S Ruggles St

How much is 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA is $544,987 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $495,431 to $594,543. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA last sell?

5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA last sold on Aug 20, 2013 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,920 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA built?

5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA was built in 1963, making it 63 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Rainier View Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Rainier Beach High School (high), rated D; Aki Kurose 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 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98178?

Among the 7,748 homes in Seattle 98178, it is worth more than 37% of them ($544,987 against a typical $594,927), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($284 against a typical $358), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,920 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1963 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 20% 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 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5125 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA was $7,032. The county assessed it at $609,000.

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