5038 197th St
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
4 bd 2 ba 1,715 sqft Built 1960 Lot 15,500 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,100,000
Jun 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2022 | Sold | $1,100,000 | MLS #1940449 |
| May 26, 2022 | Listed | $1,175,000 | MLS #1940449 |
| May 14, 2022 | Listed | $1,250,000 | MLS #1933801 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Sold | $640,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $557,000 | $503,000 | $1,060,000 | $9,582 |
| 2024 | $487,000 | $475,000 | $962,000 | $8,929 |
| 2023 | $477,000 | $480,000 | $957,000 | $8,931 |
| 2022 | $274,000 | $379,000 | $653,000 | $7,201 |
| 2021 | $230,000 | $320,000 | $550,000 | $6,730 |
| 2020 | $230,000 | $320,000 | $550,000 | $6,626 |
| 2019 | $231,000 | $320,000 | $551,000 | $6,006 |
| 2018 | $218,000 | $295,000 | $513,000 | $5,647 |
| 2017 | $200,000 | $271,000 | $471,000 | $4,915 |
| 2016 | $180,000 | $243,000 | $423,000 | $4,763 |
| 2015 | $196,000 | $194,000 | $390,000 | $4,707 |
| 2014 | $184,000 | $181,000 | $365,000 | $4,425 |
| 2013 | $152,000 | $151,000 | $303,000 | $4,343 |
| 2012 | $137,000 | $151,000 | $288,000 | $4,214 |
| 2011 | $134,000 | $182,000 | $316,000 | $4,359 |
| 2010 | $152,000 | $182,000 | $334,000 | $4,452 |
| 2009 | $182,000 | $215,000 | $397,000 | $4,527 |
| 2007 | $159,000 | $192,000 | $351,000 | $3,835 |
Property facts
Year built
1960
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,715 sqft
Lot size
15,500 sqft
ZIP code
98155
City
Lake Forest Park
Street
197th St
Coordinates
47.77166, -122.27402
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$3,945
Gross rental yield
4.30%
Implied cap rate
2.80%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 5038 197th St last sell?
5038 197th St most recently sold on Jun 21, 2022 for $1,100,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 5038 197th St?
The most recent total assessment for 5038 197th St (year 2025) is $1,060,000 with $9,582 in property tax.
How does 5038 197th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 3.6% below the last sale price of $1,100,000.
When was 5038 197th St built?
5038 197th St was built in 1960.
How does 5038 197th St compare to others on 197th St?
We track 8 other properties on 197th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 197th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 5038 197th St?
5038 197th St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,715 sqft, 15,500 sqft lot single_family.
Is 5038 197th St a flip candidate?
Yes — 5038 197th St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 5038 197th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 5038 197th St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.7%
Implied 1-yr
-3.0%
2026 Q3
$882.9K
2026 Q4
$876K
ZIP 98155 — Median Price History + Forecast
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