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$279,000$269 / 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 89How 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

535 E UNION ST

PALOUSE, WA 99161
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,036 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2011
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$279K
$249K low$309K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,235 (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.$102,624 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$91,124
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$96,681
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$102,624

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
43
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
46
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
54
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
31
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyWHITMAN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Palouse Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Palouse at Garfield Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Palouse High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Palouse School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 99161These 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.164
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.0%
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.1,235
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.16 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,965
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$99,598
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.24 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

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How this home compares

535 E Union 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 67% of homes in Palouse 99161
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Whitman County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Palouse 99161
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Palouse 99161
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Whitman County

What homes are worth in Palouse 99161

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

This home
$149K$636K

This home is worth more than 33% of homes in Palouse 99161.

How it measures up in Palouse 99161

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palouse 99161.

Estimated value$279,000
CheaperTypical $333,438Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$269
CheaperTypical $181Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Living area1,036 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,690 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Year built2011
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 535 E Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalouse 99161Whitman County
Estimated valuepricier than$279,00033% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26987% of homes90% of homes
Living areabigger than1,036 ft²12% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac5% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than201189% of homes92% of homes

About 535 E Union St

How much is 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA is $279,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $248,864 to $309,136. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA last sell?

535 E Union St, Palouse, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA?

535 E Union St, Palouse, WA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,036 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA built?

535 E Union St, Palouse, WA was built in 2011, making it 15 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA?

535 E Union St, Palouse, WA is assigned to Palouse Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Palouse at Garfield Middle School (middle), rated B+; Palouse High School (high). All sit in Palouse School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA compare to other homes in Palouse 99161?

Among the 724 homes in Palouse 99161, it is worth more than 33% of them ($279,000 against a typical $333,438), its price per square foot is higher than 87% of them ($269 against a typical $181), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,036 ft² against a typical 1,690 ft²), its lot is bigger than 5% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (2011 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Whitman County, it is worth more than 50% 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 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 535 E Union St, Palouse, WA was $1,235. The county assessed it at $102,624.

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