King County property record for 11849 55th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $238,800 (Aug 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $6,377 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334840-1100 |
| Primary APN | 334840-1100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,360 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | 350 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 334840110004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 11849 55TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98178-2850 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR1 |
| Legal Description | HILLMANS MEADOW GARDENS DIV # 2 S 60 FT OF N 220 FT MEAS ALG E LN OF 99 & E OF A LN 120 FT W OF & PLW E LN OF 99 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLMANS CD MEADOW GARDENS DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 98-99 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 11901 |
11849 55th Ave S is owned by a company that acquired it in October 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13120 ASH WAY, EVERETT, WA 98204-6331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052767 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000554 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 11849 55th Ave S was $6,377.
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 | $6,377.00 | ||
| 2025 | $543,000 (+15.29%) Land $268,000 Building $275,000 | $543,000 (+15.29%) Land $268,000 Building $275,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,279.00 | $471,000 Land $216,000 Building $255,000 | $471,000 Land $216,000 Building $255,000 |
| 2022 | $4,866.00 | $493,000 Land $184,000 Building $309,000 | $493,000 Land $184,000 Building $309,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 11849 55th 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 11849 55th 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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