Property Tax Appeal — Des Moines, King County

Des Moines has 7,457 residential properties in the King County assessment roll. Recent comparable sales average $705,421. If your assessed value is higher than what similar homes are selling for, you may be overpaying property taxes.

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Des Moines Property Stats

Total Properties
7,457
Average Home Size
1,903 sq ft
Average Year Built
1971
Average Bedrooms
3.4
Average Bathrooms
1.9
Year Built Range
1900 — 2026

Recent Sales in Des Moines

Comparable Sales on File
743
Average Sale Price
$705,421
Average Price per Sq Ft
$388

These numbers are based on arm's-length residential sales in King County records. Your specific property may differ — run a free check above for personalized comps.

ZIP Codes in Des Moines

98198 (6,240) 98148 (645) 98003 (32) 98031 (1) 98188 (1) 98198-8925 (1) 98198-8930 (1)

How to Appeal Property Taxes in Des Moines

Property tax appeals in Des Moines follow the same King County process. You have until July 1 each year to file with the Board of Equalization. The key to a successful appeal is strong comparable sales evidence — homes similar to yours that sold for less than your assessed value. Our tool finds those comps automatically and generates professional appeal documents you can file in about 10 minutes.