8538 13th Ave
Seattle, WA 98117
4 bd 2 ba 2,010 sqft Built 1924 Lot 6,652 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$1,420,000
Jun 6, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | Sold | $1,210,000 | NWMLS |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Listed | $1,230,000 | NWMLS |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Listed | $1,295,000 | NWMLS |
| Jun 6, 2022 | Sold | $1,420,000 | MLS #1923109 |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Listed | $1,499,000 | MLS #1923109 |
| Mar 20, 2021 | Listed | $899,950 | MLS #1745131 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | Sold | $628,000 | Public Record |
| Oct 8, 2002 | Sold | $304,000 | Public Record |
| Dec 20, 1996 | Sold | $163,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $148,000 | $849,000 | $997,000 | $8,853 |
| 2024 | $118,000 | $826,000 | $944,000 | $7,466 |
| 2023 | $332,000 | $458,000 | $790,000 | $7,102 |
| 2022 | $281,000 | $417,000 | $698,000 | $6,813 |
| 2021 | $240,000 | $348,000 | $588,000 | $6,092 |
| 2020 | $240,000 | $348,000 | $588,000 | $6,094 |
| 2019 | $281,000 | $317,000 | $598,000 | $5,644 |
| 2018 | $283,000 | $334,000 | $617,000 | $5,800 |
| 2017 | $320,000 | $235,000 | $555,000 | $4,773 |
| 2016 | $270,000 | $198,000 | $468,000 | $4,434 |
| 2015 | $245,000 | $180,000 | $425,000 | $3,832 |
| 2014 | $213,000 | $161,000 | $374,000 | $3,825 |
| 2013 | $193,000 | $147,000 | $340,000 | $3,470 |
| 2012 | $155,000 | $147,000 | $302,000 | $3,639 |
| 2011 | $178,000 | $173,000 | $351,000 | $3,637 |
| 2010 | $186,000 | $160,000 | $346,000 | $3,347 |
| 2009 | $229,000 | $189,000 | $418,000 | $3,546 |
| 2007 | $209,000 | $173,000 | $382,000 | $3,308 |
Property facts
Year built
1924
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
4
Baths
2
Living area
2,010 sqft
Lot size
6,652 sqft
ZIP code
98117
City
Seattle
Street
13th Ave
Coordinates
47.69168, -122.37237
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$4,623
Gross rental yield
3.91%
Implied cap rate
2.54%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 8538 13th Ave last sell?
8538 13th Ave most recently sold on Jun 6, 2022 for $1,420,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 8538 13th Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 8538 13th Ave (year 2025) is $997,000 with $8,853 in property tax.
How does 8538 13th Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 29.8% below the last sale price of $1,420,000.
When was 8538 13th Ave built?
8538 13th Ave was built in 1924.
How does 8538 13th Ave compare to others on 13th Ave?
We track 8 other properties on 13th Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on 13th Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 8538 13th Ave?
8538 13th Ave is a 4 bed, 2 bath, 2,010 sqft, 6,652 sqft lot single_family.
Is 8538 13th Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 8538 13th Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 8538 13th Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 8538 13th Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+3.0%
Implied 1-yr
+12.0%
2026 Q3
$1.21M
2026 Q4
$1.24M
ZIP 98117 — Median Price History + Forecast
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