King County property record for 10237 56th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.243 acres (10,565 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $298,500 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $8,222 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 806800-0685 |
| Primary APN | 806800-0685 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Lot Area | 10,565 sqft (0.243 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 806800068504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 10237 56TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98178-2215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | STURTEVANTS HOME GARDEN TRS E 1/2 OF TRACT 16 PLAT BLOCK: 5 PLAT LOT: 16 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | STURTEVANTS HOME GARDEN TRS |
| Legal Tract | E,16 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 11901 |
10237 56th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2015.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10237 56TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015820 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000820 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 10237 56TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000814 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210614000814 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10237 56th Ave S was $8,222.
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 | $8,222.00 | ||
| 2025 | $665,000 (+8.84%) Land $334,000 Building $331,000 | $665,000 (+8.84%) Land $334,000 Building $331,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,103.00 | $611,000 Land $237,000 Building $374,000 | $611,000 Land $237,000 Building $374,000 |
| 2022 | $6,469.00 | $639,000 Land $202,000 Building $437,000 | $639,000 Land $202,000 Building $437,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10237 56th Ave S 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 10237 56th Ave S 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 |
|---|
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 490 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 | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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