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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $1,050,000 on Mar 25, 2026

561 LEE ST

SEATTLE, WA 98109
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,120 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.
1,800 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,050,000 · Mar 25, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,395 (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.$1,012,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$570,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$442,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$994,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,012,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Triplex
CountyKING
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1980
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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 · 100 ft²Porch · 40 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.

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

E
John Hay Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
McClure Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98109These 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.157
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.366

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.42%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.38,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.15,976 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,320
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,434
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

561 Lee 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.

  • Bigger than 73% of homes in Seattle 98109
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in King County
  • Older than 96% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98109

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98109.

Living area2,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,294 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Lot size1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 561 Lee St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast Queen AnneSeattle 98109King County
Living areabigger than2,120 ft²63% of homes73% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,800 ft²12% of homes10% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than191222% of homes14% of homes4% of homes

About 561 Lee St

When did 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA last sell?

561 Lee St, Seattle, WA last sold on Mar 25, 2026 for $1,050,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA?

561 Lee St, Seattle, WA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,120 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA built?

561 Lee St, Seattle, WA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a triplex home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA?

561 Lee St, Seattle, WA is assigned to John Hay Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; McClure Middle School (middle), rated A-; Lincoln High School (high), rated A+. All sit in Seattle School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98109?

Among the 6,560 homes in Seattle 98109, it is bigger than 73% of them (2,120 ft² against a typical 1,294 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1912 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 561 Lee St, Seattle, WA was $10,395. The county assessed it at $1,012,000.

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