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Last sold for $898,500 on Jan 5, 2006

816 N 38TH ST

SEATTLE, WA 98103
1
Beds
1
Baths
4,335 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.
2,400 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
4
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.$898,500 · Jan 5, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,027 (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.$1,761,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$396,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,365,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,753,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,761,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
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.2001
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Wood (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Wall Unit
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Covered
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.Porch · 50 ft²Sprinklers

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
B. F. Day Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Hamilton International Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Lincoln High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi

District: Seattle School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98103These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.359

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.44%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54,252
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.11,531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$130,064
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$163,315
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

816 N 38th 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 97% of homes in Seattle 98103
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in King County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Seattle 98103

How it measures up in Seattle 98103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98103.

Living area4,335 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,540 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size2,400 ft²
SmallerTypical 4,225 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 816 N 38th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFremontSeattle 98103King County
Living areabigger than4,335 ft²94% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,400 ft²33% of homes21% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than199061% of homes69% of homes66% of homes

About 816 N 38th St

When did 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA last sell?

816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA last sold on Jan 5, 2006 for $898,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 4,335 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA built?

816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 4 stories.

What schools serve 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA is assigned to B. F. Day Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Hamilton International 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 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98103?

Among the 17,263 homes in Seattle 98103, it is bigger than 97% of them (4,335 ft² against a typical 1,540 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (2,400 ft² against a typical 4,225 ft²) and it is newer than 69% of them (1990 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA was $18,027. The county assessed it at $1,761,000.

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