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$511,347$568 / 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 98How 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 $160,000 on Dec 11, 2009

5129 S CRESTON ST

SEATTLE, WA 98178
1
Beds
1.5
Baths
900 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$511K
$503K low$520K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$160,000 · Dec 11, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,730 (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.$495,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$281,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$214,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$445,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$495,000

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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 SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Rainier Beach High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.8 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

5129 S Creston 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 93% of homes in Rainier Beach
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Seattle 98178
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Rainier Beach
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in King County
  • Older than 82% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98178

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

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$316K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 17% 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$511,347
CheaperTypical $651,661Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$568
CheaperTypical $382Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area900 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 5129 S Creston St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRainier BeachSeattle 98178King County
Estimated valuepricier than$511,3477% of homes17% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$56890% of homes91% of homes64% of homes
Living areabigger than900 ft²6% of homes8% of homes9% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac58% of homes34% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than194733% of homes33% of homes18% of homes

About 5129 S Creston St

How much is 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA is $511,347 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $502,537 to $520,157. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA last sell?

5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA last sold on Dec 11, 2009 for $160,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA?

5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA has 1 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 900 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA built?

5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA?

5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Rainier View Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Rainier Beach High School (high), rated D; Aki Kurose Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98178?

Among the 7,749 homes in Seattle 98178, it is worth more than 17% of them ($511,347 against a typical $651,661), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($568 against a typical $382), it is bigger than 8% of them (900 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than 34% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1947 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King 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 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5129 S Creston St, Seattle, WA was $5,730. The county assessed it at $495,000.

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