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Last sold for $505,000 on Jan 27, 2022

5137 S DIRECTOR ST

SEATTLE, WA 98118
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,880 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
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.$505,000 · Jan 27, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,158 (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.$496,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$495,000
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.$251,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$496,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Multi-Family - Vacant Land
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 220 ft²Porch · 230 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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(2)

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

H
Rainier Beach High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Emerson Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.7 mi
M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98118These 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.100
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 100.306

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.29%
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.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.46,790
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,147 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$144,621
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 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

5137 S Director 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Seattle 98118
  • Older than 94% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98118

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98118.

Living area1,880 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 5137 S Director St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDunlapSeattle 98118King County
Living areabigger than1,880 ft²61% of homes58% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac85% of homes91% of homes67% of homes
Year builtnewer than192016% of homes20% of homes6% of homes

About 5137 S Director St

When did 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA last sell?

5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jan 27, 2022 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA?

5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,880 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA built?

5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA?

5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Rainier Beach High School (high), rated D; Emerson Elementary School (elementary), rated F; 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 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98118?

Among the 13,279 homes in Seattle 98118, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,880 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1920 against a typical 1955). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5137 S Director St, Seattle, WA was $6,158. The county assessed it at $496,000.

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