98177 Property Tax Rate
Seattle, Washington · Part of King County
Effective Tax Rate
0.86%
138.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$8,582
$715/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$8,582
Monthly
$715
Eff. Rate
0.86%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 98177 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$715/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.10 percentage points above the Washington average
Washington average: 0.77%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $374, about 4% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with King County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 98177 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$374 tax MOE, 4% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
King County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 98177
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $995,700, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.86%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Washington and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $715 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
King County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 98177 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 98177
0.86%
Effective rate
Washington Avg
0.77%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Washington
Higher than 74% of ZIP codes in Washington(74th percentile, 538 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 98177
Property owners in ZIP code 98177 (Seattle, Washington) pay a median of $8,582/year in property taxes on homes valued at $995,700. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.86%, which is 13% above the Washington state average of 0.77%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 98177 is approximately $715, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within King County. This is $4,990 more than the Washington average of $3,592/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Washington, 98177 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 98326 (0.86%) and 98051 (0.86%).
In Seattle, property taxes represent approximately 5.3% of the median household income of $162,607, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Washington has no state property tax; King County Assessor assesses at market value with no annual growth cap, and your home resets to full fair market value at sale. King County offers the Senior/Disabled Property Tax Exemption for qualifying low-income homeowners and renters — eligibility requires age 61+ or disability with household income under the state limit (approximately $40,000–$45,000 depending on assets). Contact the King County Assessor's Exemptions Unit or visit the county website immediately after purchase to apply for any senior or disability relief; the deadline to file for the current tax year is typically March 31.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$374. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 98177 is part of King County, Washington. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.