King County property record for 102 N 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,250 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.076 acres (3,300 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,085,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $19,970 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 661000-0861 |
| Primary APN | 661000-0861 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,250 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,460 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 670 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 670 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Lot Area | 3,300 sqft (0.076 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | 1,180 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 661000086107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 102 N 42ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | PALATINE HILL ADD W 55 FT PLAT BLOCK: 11 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALATINE HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
102 N 42nd St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 102 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7007 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20202482 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 102 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7007 |
| Document Number | 0000002482 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 166 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201009002482 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $18,418.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 102 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7007 |
| Document Number | 0000002483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201009002483 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 102 N 42nd St was $19,970.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,970.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,966,000 (+40.23%) Land $597,000 Building $1,369,000 | $1,966,000 (+40.23%) Land $597,000 Building $1,369,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,356.00 | $1,402,000 Land $717,000 Building $685,000 | $1,402,000 Land $717,000 Building $685,000 |
| 2022 | $12,186.00 | $1,438,000 Land $632,000 Building $806,000 | $1,438,000 Land $632,000 Building $806,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 102 N 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 102 N 42nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber.
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