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Last sold for $3,069,550 on Apr 26, 2022

8700 SW 159TH ST

VASHON, WA 98070
0
Baths
13,980 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.
77.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
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.$3,069,550 · Apr 26, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,644 (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.$1,425,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$842,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$583,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,420,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,425,700

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.14 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.)
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.1970
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.

M
McMurray Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.6 mi
E
Chautauqua Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.6 mi
H
Vashon Island High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi

District: Vashon Island School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98070These 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.152
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.225 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,056
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,428
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

8700 Sw 159th 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Vashon North
  • Among the largest lots in Vashon North
  • Older than 83% of homes in King County

How it measures up in Vashon 98070

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Vashon 98070.

Living area13,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,780 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size77.35 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 30% of homes nearby

How 8700 Sw 159th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeVashon NorthVashon 98070King County
Living areabigger than13,980 ft²almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than77.35 acalmost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than194734% of homes30% of homes17% of homes

About 8700 Sw 159th St

When did 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA last sell?

8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA last sold on Apr 26, 2022 for $3,069,550, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA built?

8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a custom design home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA?

8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA is assigned to McMurray Middle School (middle), rated A; Chautauqua Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Vashon Island High School (high), rated A. All sit in Vashon Island School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA compare to other homes in Vashon 98070?

Among the 5,181 homes in Vashon 98070, it is bigger than almost all of them (13,980 ft² against a typical 1,780 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (77.35 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 30% of them (1947 against a typical 1972). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 8700 Sw 159th St, Vashon, WA was $15,644. The county assessed it at $1,425,700.

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