King County property record for 1200 N 48th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,990 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $699,922 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,446 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 686520-0270 |
| Primary APN | 686520-0270 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,860 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 930 sqft |
| Basement Area | 930 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 130 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 2,990 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 686520027000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1200 N 48TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-6660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | PORTERFIELDS ADD & POR VAC ST LESS E 100 FT LESS ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTERFIELDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
1200 N 48th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201572 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1200 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6660 |
| Document Number | 0000001572 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 21 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201203001572 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,563.61 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 BELLEVUE AVE E # E-110, E-110, SEATTLE, WA 98102-4769 |
| Document Number | 0000001573 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201203001573 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1200 N 48th St was $7,446.
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 | $7,446.00 | ||
| 2025 | $702,000 (+0.43%) Land $364,000 Building $338,000 | $702,000 (+0.43%) Land $364,000 Building $338,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,893.00 | $699,000 Land $429,000 Building $270,000 | $699,000 Land $429,000 Building $270,000 |
| 2022 | $6,367.00 | $738,000 Land $378,000 Building $360,000 | $738,000 Land $378,000 Building $360,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1200 N 48th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1200 N 48th 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 940 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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