280 Ames Rd is a 1,740 square foot house on a 4.74 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Selah data, we estimate the home's value is $530,286.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
4.74 acresLot Size
$305Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$530,286
$5,000 since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 23.5% higher than the average sale price ($429K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,199 (−2.4%)
$130,100 + $448,300
$578,400
2025
$6,348 (+11.4%)
$130,100 + $448,300
$578,400
2024
$5,699 (−1.3%)
$105,900 + $410,900
$516,800
2023
$5,776 (+5.4%)
$88,200 + $312,900
$401,100
2022
$5,482 (+2.7%)
$88,200 + $312,900
$401,100
2021
$5,341 (−2.2%)
$90,100 + $287,500
$377,600
2020
$5,461 (+25.0%)
$90,100 + $287,500
$377,600
2019
$4,370 (+5.8%)
$74,800 + $289,300
$364,100
2018
$4,130 (+3.4%)
$74,800 + $208,300
$283,100
2017
$3,994 (+2.8%)
$74,800 + $160,800
$235,600
2016
$3,886 (+5.2%)
$74,800 + $162,000
$236,800
2015
$3,694
$76,700 + $164,700
$241,400
Tax history for 280 Ames Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,199 (−2.4%)
$130,100 + $448,300
$578,400
2025
$6,348 (+11.4%)
$130,100 + $448,300
$578,400
2024
$5,699 (−1.3%)
$105,900 + $410,900
$516,800
2023
$5,776 (+5.4%)
$88,200 + $312,900
$401,100
2022
$5,482 (+2.7%)
$88,200 + $312,900
$401,100
2021
$5,341 (−2.2%)
$90,100 + $287,500
$377,600
2020
$5,461 (+25.0%)
$90,100 + $287,500
$377,600
2019
$4,370 (+5.8%)
$74,800 + $289,300
$364,100
2018
$4,130 (+3.4%)
$74,800 + $208,300
$283,100
2017
$3,994 (+2.8%)
$74,800 + $160,800
$235,600
2016
$3,886 (+5.2%)
$74,800 + $162,000
$236,800
2015
$3,694
$76,700 + $164,700
$241,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,050
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Building Construction Quality: Fair
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Pool Information
Pool Type: Concrete/Gunite
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,740
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,790
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,740
Building Sq. Ft: 2,790
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: BEG NE COR N1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 , TH W SL N LN SD SUBD 588.5 FT, TH S TO A PT 256 FT N OF S LN OF SD SUBD, TH E TO E LN OF SD SUBD TO A PT BEING 256 FT N OF SE COR OF SD SUBD, TH N AL SD E LN TO POB, EX N 25 FT CO RD R/W
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 550
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 206,371
Municipality Name: 11.54016748
Acres: 4.7376
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: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,740
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.74 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Yakima County
APN: 181424-14008
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Campbell Primary School
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 2.4mi
Selah Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
3/10
Selah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
7/10 Fire Factor
15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 96° expected this year, 9 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
$504,000 – $610,000
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