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$925,000$350 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $371,500 on Mar 17, 2026

5525 RENTON AVE S

SEATTLE, WA 98118
4
Beds
2.8
Baths
2,640 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1994
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$925K
$882K low$968K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$371,500 · Mar 17, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,090 (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.$743,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$303,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$440,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$722,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$743,000

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.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
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 · 140 ft²Elevator

Transaction History(5)

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.

M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Hawthorne Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 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%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

5525 Renton Ave S 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 79% of homes in Columbia City
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Columbia City
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Columbia City
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in King County
  • Newer than 76% of homes in Seattle 98118

What homes are worth in Seattle 98118

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

This home
$330K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 76% of homes in Seattle 98118.

How it measures up in Seattle 98118

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

Estimated value$925,000
CheaperTypical $718,153Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$350
CheaperTypical $451Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Year built1994
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 5525 Renton Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeColumbia CitySeattle 98118King County
Estimated valuepricier than$925,00079% of homes76% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3507% of homes20% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than2,640 ft²91% of homes85% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac63% of homes40% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than199461% of homes76% of homes70% of homes

About 5525 Renton Ave S

How much is 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA is $925,000 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $882,209 to $967,791. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA last sell?

5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA last sold on Mar 17, 2026 for $371,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2.8 bathrooms, 2,640 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA built?

5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA was built in 1994, making it 32 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA is assigned to Aki Kurose Middle School (middle), rated A-; Hawthorne Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Franklin High School (high), rated C. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98118?

Among the 13,276 homes in Seattle 98118, it is worth more than 76% of them ($925,000 against a typical $718,153), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($350 against a typical $451), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,640 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 40% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1994 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 58% 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 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5525 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA was $8,090. The county assessed it at $743,000.

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