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$862,852$256 / 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 85How 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 $79,750 on Aug 23, 2013

979 SW 3RD PL

RENTON, WA 98057
3
Beds
3.3
Baths
3,370 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.
0.45 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$863K
$736K low$990K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$79,750 · Aug 23, 2013
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.$195,902
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$156,722
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.70%
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.$399,950
BOEING EMPLOYEES CU · recorded Jul 26, 2013
2nd 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.$267,000
BOEING EMPLOYEES CU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,628 (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.$980,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$536,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$444,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,007,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$980,000

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.0.45
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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.Deck · 530 ft²Porch · 215 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

H
Renton High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Dimmitt Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
E
Lakeridge Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.5 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

979 Sw 3rd 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 more than 91% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Costs less per square foot than 96% of homes in King County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Renton 98057
  • Newer than 92% of homes in Renton 98057

What homes are worth in Renton 98057

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

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$224K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 91% 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$862,852
CheaperTypical $533,725Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$256
CheaperTypical $353Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area3,370 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.45 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 92% of homes nearby

How 979 Sw 3rd Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRenton 98057King County
Estimated valuepricier than$862,85291% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25611% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than3,370 ft²91% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.45 ac77% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than200692% of homes86% of homes

About 979 Sw 3rd Pl

How much is 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA is $862,852 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $735,719 to $989,985. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA last sell?

979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA last sold on Aug 23, 2013 for $79,750, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA?

979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA has 3 bedrooms, 3.3 bathrooms, 3,370 square feet of living space and a 0.45-acre lot.

When was 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA built?

979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA?

979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA is assigned to Renton High School (high), rated D-; Dimmitt Middle School (middle), rated B-; Lakeridge Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Renton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA compare to other homes in Renton 98057?

Among the 2,604 homes in Renton 98057, it is worth more than 91% of them ($862,852 against a typical $533,725), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($256 against a typical $353), it is bigger than 91% of them (3,370 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.45 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 92% of them (2006 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of King County, it is worth more than 53% 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 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 979 Sw 3rd Pl, Renton, WA was $10,628. The county assessed it at $980,000.

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