10892 Cornell Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178 Property Records

King County property record for 10892 Cornell Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.157 acres (6,825 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$579,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill$11,244 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Jun 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN405880-1230

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN405880-1230
Alternative APN
  • 405880123006

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,270 sqft
Basement Area890 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Lot Area6,825 sqft (0.157 acres)
View / LotWater View
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area190 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area190 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area60 sqft
Deck Area1,310 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number405880123006
Street Address10892 CORNELL AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98178-3109
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-6
Legal DescriptionLAKE RIDGE DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 31 PLAT LOT: 7
Legal Range04
Legal Township23
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLAKE RIDGE DIV NO. 02
Legal Block31
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract26001

Owner

10892 Cornell Ave S is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.

Source: King County records, as of October 15, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address10892 CORNELL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3109
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 28, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jun 22, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 1, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 16, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20151371
Last Transfer DateAug 27, 2026
Transfer Doc0000000349
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 28, 2026
Property Address10892 CORNELL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3109
Document Number0000000349
Instrument DateAug 27, 2026
Instrument2026349
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$1,010.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address10892 CORNELL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3109

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address10892 CORNELL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3109
Document Number0000000971
Map ReferenceVOL 32 PG 37-40
Instrument DateJun 15, 2021
Instrument20210622000971
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address10892 CORNELL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-3109

Mortgage

Document Number0000000972
DateJun 22, 2021
Instrument20210622000972
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 10892 Cornell Ave S was $11,244.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
Unified School DistrictRenton School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,244.00
2025$945,000 (-2.68%) Land $503,000 Building $442,000$945,000 (-2.68%) Land $503,000 Building $442,000
2024$10,928.00$971,000 Land $530,000 Building $441,000$971,000 Land $530,000 Building $441,000
2022$10,726.00$1,011,000 Land $355,000 Building $656,000$1,011,000 Land $355,000 Building $656,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 10892 Cornell Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2010)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 2010 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 10892 Cornell 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSKYWAY WATER & SEWER
serves 12,036 people · EPA ID WA5338800
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2022
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 511 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

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