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Last sold for $1,500,000 on Jun 3, 2025

655 NW 85TH ST

SEATTLE, WA 98117
0
Baths
1,890 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$1,500,000 · Jun 3, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$33,775 (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.$3,014,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,013,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,014,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Car Wash
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Custom Design
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.1968
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Whittier Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Whitman Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
Ballard High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98117These 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.357

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.40%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,529
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,914 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$154,123
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$187,395
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

655 Nw 85th 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 75% of homes in Greenwood
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Seattle 98117
  • Older than 87% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Seattle 98117

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98117.

Living area1,890 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,660 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1942Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 655 Nw 85th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreenwoodSeattle 98117King County
Living areabigger than1,890 ft²75% of homes63% of homes52% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac95% of homes98% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than194044% of homes47% of homes13% of homes

About 655 Nw 85th St

When did 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA last sell?

655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jun 3, 2025 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA?

655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA has 1,890 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA built?

655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA?

655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA is assigned to Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; Whitman Middle School (middle), rated A; Ballard 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 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98117?

Among the 13,422 homes in Seattle 98117, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,890 ft² against a typical 1,660 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1940 against a typical 1942). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 655 Nw 85th St, Seattle, WA was $33,775. The county assessed it at $3,014,300.

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