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$527,695$409 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $534,000 on Nov 25, 2024

896 SW 96TH PL

SEATTLE, WA 98106
2
Beds
1.8
Baths
1,290 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.
1,553 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2014
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$528K
$503K low$552K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$534,000 · Nov 25, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,605 (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.$530,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$180,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$350,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$540,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$530,000

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.3 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.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
CountyKING
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Floor/Wall Furnace
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Highway
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 165 ft²

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
White Center Heights Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Cascade Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Evergreen High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Highline School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 98106These 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.120
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 100.316

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10.0%
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.27,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,800 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,297
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128,049
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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

896 Sw 96th Pl 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 82% of homes in King County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in King County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in King County
  • Among the smallest lots in White Center
  • Newer than 92% of homes in King County

What homes are worth in Seattle 98106

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

This home
$321K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Seattle 98106.

How it measures up in Seattle 98106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Seattle 98106.

Estimated value$527,695
CheaperTypical $605,616Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$409
CheaperTypical $431Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area1,290 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,480 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size1,553 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2014
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 87% of homes nearby

How 896 Sw 96th Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhite CenterSeattle 98106King County
Estimated valuepricier than$527,69531% of homes29% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40954% of homes42% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,290 ft²37% of homes38% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,553 ft²almost no homes11% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than201488% of homes87% of homes92% of homes

About 896 Sw 96th Pl

How much is 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA is $527,695 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $503,003 to $552,387. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA last sell?

896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA last sold on Nov 25, 2024 for $534,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA?

896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA has 2 bedrooms, 1.8 bathrooms, 1,290 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA built?

896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA was built in 2014, making it 12 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA?

896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA is assigned to White Center Heights Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Cascade Middle School (middle), rated C-; Evergreen High School (high), rated F. All sit in Highline School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA compare to other homes in Seattle 98106?

Among the 8,084 homes in Seattle 98106, it is worth more than 29% of them ($527,695 against a typical $605,616), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($409 against a typical $431), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,290 ft² against a typical 1,480 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (1,553 ft² against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 87% of them (2014 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 18% 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 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 896 Sw 96th Pl, Seattle, WA was $6,605. The county assessed it at $530,000.

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