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$451,264$355 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $78,500 on Jul 28, 1995

7939 RENTON AVE S

SEATTLE, WA 98118
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,270 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1921
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$451K
$422K low$480K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$78,500 · Jul 28, 1995
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$275,264
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$220,211
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.39%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$176,000
NEW CENTURY MORTGAGE · recorded Apr 25, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,672 (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.$518,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$316,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$202,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$480,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$518,000

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.0.24
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

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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Dunlap Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Rainier Beach High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Aki Kurose Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

7939 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 less than 92% of homes in Seattle 98118
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in King County
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in King County
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Seattle 98118
  • Older than 94% of homes in King County

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
$331K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 8% 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$451,264
CheaperTypical $720,716Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$355
CheaperTypical $452Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,270 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,730 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1921
OlderTypical 1955Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 7939 Renton Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDunlapSeattle 98118King County
Estimated valuepricier than$451,26418% of homes8% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35539% of homes21% of homes20% of homes
Living areabigger than1,270 ft²33% of homes25% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac83% of homes89% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than192117% of homes20% of homes6% of homes

About 7939 Renton Ave S

How much is 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA is $451,264 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $422,474 to $480,054. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA last sell?

7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA last sold on Jul 28, 1995 for $78,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,270 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA built?

7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA was built in 1921, making it 105 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA is assigned to Dunlap 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 7939 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 8% of them ($451,264 against a typical $720,716), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($355 against a typical $452), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,270 ft² against a typical 1,730 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1921 against a typical 1955). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 11% 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 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 7939 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA was $5,672. The county assessed it at $518,000.

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