2015 property values mailed to Area 1 West Shoreline and Area 3 East Shoreline

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On September 10, 2015, the office of King County Assessor Lloyd Hara mailed the 2015 property valuation notices for Area 1 – West Shoreline, where residential properties increased 6% on average; and Area 3 – East Shoreline, where residential properties increased 17% on average - one of the highest rates in King County. Individual property value may vary.

West Shoreline includes everything west of Aurora and East Shoreline includes everything east of I-5. Central Shoreline, where values increased 10% on average, received their valuations in early August.

The Assessor’s Office sets property valuations. It does not set taxes, and there is not a dollar-to-dollar correlation between your property value increase and future property taxes. King County taxpayers who need advice and assistance with property tax related matters, including appeals, should contact the King County Tax Advisor at 206-477-1060 or by email.

The Assessor’s Office recently launched LocalScape, a new interactive app, to track area and individual property value changes online, along with a rich landscape of neighborhood data including census, education, permits, and sales. Residents may track property value changes specifically for Area 1 – West Shoreline residents here and for Area 3 - East Shoreline here. Central Shoreline here. Individual property value history is available by selecting the “My Property” tab.

The King County Assessor’s Office annually revalues all properties and conducts a physical inspection of each property once every six years.

The 2015 property values are set as of January 1, 2015, and assessed at the full market value based on sales of comparable properties in the same area. For more information about property values, contact the Assessor’s Office at 206-296-7300, or email us at assessor.info@kingcounty.gov.

Property owners have 60 days after the mailing date listed on the property valuation notice to file an appeal of their assessed value with the Board of Appeals/Equalization. The Board is an independent body, separate from the Assessor’s Office, and is comprised of King County residents like yourself. 

Exemptions for qualified property owners 

Some low-income seniors, disabled veterans, and disabled persons retired because of a disability may be eligible for a property tax deferral or exemption. The King County Assessor’s Office encourages you or those you know to contact our office to determine eligibility. 

Go Paperless! Sign up for email property valuation notices

Property owners are able to pre-register to receive future valuation notices electronically via email using the six-digit EVN code printed on the front of the postcard. They also are able to scan a QR code from the card with a mobile device to pull up their property information on eReal property. 

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