497 Buffalo Rd is a 1,564 square foot house on a 0.76 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on November 16, 2007 for $47,250. Based on Redfin's Selah data, we estimate the home's value is $436,075.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.76 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$436,075
$389K since sold in November 2007$2,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 14.6% lower than the average sale price ($511K) of 6 comparable homes.
*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
R-10/5
Rural District
The Rural-10/5 R-10/5 zoning district is intended to maintain rural character and provide density incentives to encourage development where fire protection services and access to roads with a paved or other hard surface are available.
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
Plumbing
Construct a new single-family home with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The project includes plumbing for sinks, tub and shower units, water closets, a dishwasher, a clothes washer, a water softener, a water heater, and hose bibs.
New construction
Plumbing
Jan 4, 2018 • Final
Building
Construct a new single-family home with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an attached garage, and covered porches.
New construction
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
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 3/4 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Prefab
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Conventional
Building Construction Quality: Good
Exterior Wall: Wood
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SHORT 96-6
Living Sq. Ft: 1,564
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,140
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,564
Building Sq. Ft: 2,140
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: SP 96-06: LOT 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 32,910
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: 11.54016748
Acres: 0.7555
Zoning Code: VR
County Use Description: SINGLE UNIT
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Interior
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.76 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2008
County: Yakima County
APN: 181412-14409
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
John Campbell Primary School
Public 1-2 • Assigned • 4.2mi
Selah Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.0mi
3/10
Selah High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
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
18% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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
$415,000 – $502,000
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