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$754,824$376 / 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 94How 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 $775,000 on Sep 23, 2022

5138 S RUGGLES ST

SEATTLE, WA 98178
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,010 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.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$755K
$711K low$798K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$775,000 · Sep 23, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,765 (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.$683,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$196,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$487,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$628,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$683,000

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.Garage, Attached
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 · 200 ft²Porch · 150 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.

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

5138 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 more than 80% of homes in Seattle 98178
  • Costs less per square foot than 75% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Rainier Beach
  • 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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$270K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 80% 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$754,824
CheaperTypical $594,927Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$376
CheaperTypical $358Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area2,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,760 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 5138 S Ruggles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRainier BeachSeattle 98178King County
Estimated valuepricier than$754,82478% of homes80% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37654% of homes56% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than2,010 ft²58% of homes61% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac74% of homes57% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than194733% of homes34% of homes18% of homes

About 5138 S Ruggles St

How much is 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA is $754,824 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $711,465 to $798,183. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA last sell?

5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA last sold on Sep 23, 2022 for $775,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,010 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA built?

5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

5138 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 5138 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 80% of them ($754,824 against a typical $594,927), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($376 against a typical $358), it is bigger than 61% of them (2,010 ft² against a typical 1,760 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1947 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 44% 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 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5138 S Ruggles St, Seattle, WA was $7,765. The county assessed it at $683,000.

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