King County property record for 1138 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.079 acres (3,440 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,101 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 091700-0195 |
| Primary APN | 091700-0195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 610 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 3,440 sqft (0.079 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 091700019507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1138 N 81ST ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | BONENS ADD LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 25 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BONENS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 2700 |
1138 N 81st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1138 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit KEYBANK USA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 17, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016981 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 5, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1138 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4403 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001829 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200828001829 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1138 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4403 |
| Document Number | 0000001209 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI US INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1138 N 81ST ST SEATTLE WA 981034403, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4403 |
| Document Number | 0000001209 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201811281209 |
| Name | KEYBANK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BROOKLYN, OH 44144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1138 N 81st St was $9,101.
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 | $9,101.00 | ||
| 2025 | $869,000 (+8.22%) Land $418,000 Building $451,000 | $869,000 (+8.22%) Land $418,000 Building $451,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,849.00 | $803,000 Land $388,000 Building $415,000 | $803,000 Land $388,000 Building $415,000 |
| 2022 | $6,511.00 | $739,000 Land $347,000 Building $392,000 | $739,000 Land $347,000 Building $392,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1138 N 81st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1990.
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 Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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 1138 N 81st 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 |
|---|
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 967 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 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.
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