King County property record for 11840 54th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,671 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $8,577 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334840-1097 |
| Primary APN | 334840-1097 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 9,671 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 600 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 334840109709 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11840 54TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98178-2847 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR1 |
| Legal Description | HILLMANS MEADOW GARDENS DIV # 2 POR BEG ELY MGN 54TH S & & 100 FT S OF NLY LN OF SD LOTS TH N 89-17-06 E 105 FT TH S 00-20-02 W 100 FT TH S 89-17-06 W 88.42 FT TO ST TH N 09-06-30 W 101.07 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLMANS CD MEADOW GARDENS DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | T |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 11901 |
11840 54th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11840 54TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2847 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
| May 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024619 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 1982 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006250492 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 11840 54TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2847 |
| Document Number | 0000000619 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240119000619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,410.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11840 54TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2847 |
| Document Number | 0000000620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240119000620 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 11840 54TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2847 |
| Document Number | 0000000334 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 82 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230530000334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 11840 54th Ave S was $8,577.
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 | $8,577.00 | ||
| 2025 | $765,000 (+5.96%) Land $302,000 Building $463,000 | $765,000 (+5.96%) Land $302,000 Building $463,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,587.00 | $722,000 Land $231,000 Building $491,000 | $722,000 Land $231,000 Building $491,000 |
| 2022 | $6,213.00 | $659,000 Land $197,000 Building $462,000 | $659,000 Land $197,000 Building $462,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11840 54th 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 11840 54th 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 419 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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