242 Baker Rd is a 2,974 square foot house on a 1 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Selah data, we estimate the home's value is $653,164.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$653,164
$4,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,453 (−6.0%)
$91,700 + $593,500
$685,200
2025
$6,864 (+11.2%)
$91,700 + $593,500
$685,200
2024
$6,175 (−0.3%)
$75,500 + $545,800
$621,300
2023
$6,193 (+6.4%)
$72,700 + $399,700
$472,400
2022
$5,820 (+2.2%)
$72,700 + $399,700
$472,400
2021
$5,696 (−11.1%)
$74,300 + $374,200
$448,500
2020
$6,403 (+20.5%)
$74,300 + $374,200
$448,500
2019
$5,312 (+3.8%)
$61,700 + $417,800
$479,500
2018
$5,119 (+5.3%)
$61,700 + $339,500
$401,200
2017
$4,862 (+0.8%)
$61,700 + $282,200
$343,900
2016
$4,825 (+2.6%)
$61,700 + $281,000
$342,700
2015
$4,705
$61,650 + $288,200
$349,850
Tax history for 242 Baker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,453 (−6.0%)
$91,700 + $593,500
$685,200
2025
$6,864 (+11.2%)
$91,700 + $593,500
$685,200
2024
$6,175 (−0.3%)
$75,500 + $545,800
$621,300
2023
$6,193 (+6.4%)
$72,700 + $399,700
$472,400
2022
$5,820 (+2.2%)
$72,700 + $399,700
$472,400
2021
$5,696 (−11.1%)
$74,300 + $374,200
$448,500
2020
$6,403 (+20.5%)
$74,300 + $374,200
$448,500
2019
$5,312 (+3.8%)
$61,700 + $417,800
$479,500
2018
$5,119 (+5.3%)
$61,700 + $339,500
$401,200
2017
$4,862 (+0.8%)
$61,700 + $282,200
$343,900
2016
$4,825 (+2.6%)
$61,700 + $281,000
$342,700
2015
$4,705
$61,650 + $288,200
$349,850
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RT
Rural Transitional District
The Rural Transitional RT zoning district is intended to provide for rural development in areas near Urban Growth Area boundaries to encourage clustering, minimize public expenditures, and coordinate land uses with public infrastructure investment.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Housing-Mobile home park
Jan 4, 2018 • Final
Building
Work on a pool.
Pool and hot tub
Jan 4, 2018 • Final
Building
Construct a retaining wall.
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 330
Basement Finish: Finished
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Covering Type: Shake
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Pool Information
Pool Type: Vinyl
Has Pool
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHORT 85-111
Living Sq. Ft: 2,974
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,624
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,644
Building Sq. Ft: 3,624
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SP 85-111: LOT 4
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 2,378
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 43,560
Legal Lot Number: 4
Municipality Name: 11.54016748
Acres: 1
Zoning Code: RT
County Use Description: SINGLE UNIT
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Road
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,974
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1987
County: Yakima County
APN: 181426-21402
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Selah Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
3/10
Selah Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
3/10
Selah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
6/10 Fire Factor
11% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
9/10 Air Factor
15 unhealthy days expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Selah, WA • 98942
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 1.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$621,000 – $752,000
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