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$494,883$582 / 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 93How 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

81 WELLS AVE S

RENTON, WA 98057
3
Beds
1
Baths
850 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.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$495K
$458K low$532K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$497,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$339,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$158,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$511,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$497,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.21 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.0.2 percent flood zone

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
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.ElevatorPorch · 230 ft²

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

H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
E
Kennydale Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.4 mi

District: Renton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98057These 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.149
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.111
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.263

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.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.15,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,407 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,518
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,695
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

81 Wells 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 86% of homes in King County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in King County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in King County
  • Older than 91% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Renton 98057

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

This home
$221K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 43% of homes in Renton 98057.

How it measures up in Renton 98057

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Renton 98057.

Estimated value$494,883
CheaperTypical $531,312Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$582
CheaperTypical $351Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 81 Wells Ave S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRenton 98057King County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,88343% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$58296% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than850 ft²15% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac20% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than192622% of homes9% of homes

About 81 Wells Ave S

How much is 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA is $494,883 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $457,891 to $531,875. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA last sell?

81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA?

81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 850 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA built?

81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA?

81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA is assigned to Renton High School (high), rated D-; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-; Kennydale Elementary School (elementary), rated B+. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Wells Ave S, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98057?

Among the 2,604 homes in Renton 98057, it is worth more than 43% of them ($494,883 against a typical $531,312), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($582 against a typical $351), it is bigger than 15% of them (850 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1926 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 14% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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