20540 159th St
Renton, WA 98059
4 bd 2 ba 1,850 sqft Built 1971 Lot 13,500 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$800,000
Dec 10, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2021 | Sold | $800,000 | MLS #1861401 |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Listed | $690,000 | MLS #1861401 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | Sold | $361,000 | Public Record |
| Mar 15, 2016 | Listing removed | $369,000 | NWMLS |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Listed | $369,000 | MLS #903229 |
| Jul 31, 2001 | Sold | $209,950 | Public Record |
| Mar 25, 1999 | Sold | $174,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 30, 1995 | Sold | $130,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 29, 1986 | Sold | $71,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 2, 1981 | Sold | $66,950 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $443,000 | $309,000 | $752,000 | $7,501 |
| 2024 | $430,000 | $291,000 | $721,000 | $6,653 |
| 2023 | $478,000 | $260,000 | $738,000 | $7,015 |
| 2022 | $239,000 | $212,000 | $451,000 | $5,307 |
| 2021 | $184,000 | $199,000 | $383,000 | $4,949 |
| 2020 | $184,000 | $199,000 | $383,000 | $4,932 |
| 2019 | $184,000 | $199,000 | $383,000 | $4,795 |
| 2018 | $186,000 | $199,000 | $385,000 | $4,610 |
| 2017 | $168,000 | $170,000 | $338,000 | $4,212 |
| 2016 | $183,000 | $127,000 | $310,000 | $3,813 |
| 2015 | $161,000 | $112,000 | $273,000 | $3,524 |
| 2014 | $152,000 | $106,000 | $258,000 | $3,367 |
| 2013 | $128,000 | $95,000 | $223,000 | $3,151 |
| 2012 | $118,000 | $88,000 | $206,000 | $3,280 |
| 2011 | $141,000 | $100,000 | $241,000 | $3,412 |
| 2010 | $151,000 | $100,000 | $251,000 | $3,372 |
| 2009 | $177,000 | $118,000 | $295,000 | $3,336 |
| 2007 | $159,000 | $107,000 | $266,000 | $2,871 |
Property facts
Year built
1971
Property type
single_family
Stories
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Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
1,850 sqft
Lot size
13,500 sqft
ZIP code
98059
City
Renton
Street
159th St
Coordinates
47.45960, -122.06546
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,255
Gross rental yield
6.38%
Implied cap rate
4.15%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 20540 159th St last sell?
20540 159th St most recently sold on Dec 10, 2021 for $800,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 20540 159th St?
The most recent total assessment for 20540 159th St (year 2025) is $752,000 with $7,501 in property tax.
How does 20540 159th St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 6.0% below the last sale price of $800,000.
When was 20540 159th St built?
20540 159th St was built in 1971.
How does 20540 159th St compare to others on 159th St?
We track 5 other properties on 159th St. Browse the list under "Other properties on 159th St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 20540 159th St?
20540 159th St is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,850 sqft, 13,500 sqft lot single_family.
Is 20540 159th St a flip candidate?
No — 20540 159th St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 20540 159th St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 20540 159th 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
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.5%
2026 Q3
$1.08M
2026 Q4
$1.07M
ZIP 98059 — Median Price History + Forecast
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