King County property record for 1204 N 48th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,496 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Sep 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $8,160 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 686520-0271 |
| Primary APN | 686520-0271 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 3,496 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 170 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 686520027109 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1204 N 48TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-6660 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | PORTERFIELDS ADD W 38 FT OF 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 |
1204 N 48th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2006.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1204 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6660 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20061426 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1204 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001738 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211215001738 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1204 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6660 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191011001733 |
| Name | MOUNTAIN PACIFIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EVERETT, WA 98201 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1204 N 48th St was $8,160.
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 | $8,160.00 | ||
| 2025 | $774,000 (-4.56%) Land $393,000 Building $381,000 | $774,000 (-4.56%) Land $393,000 Building $381,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,922.00 | $811,000 Land $448,000 Building $363,000 | $811,000 Land $448,000 Building $363,000 |
| 2022 | $7,656.00 | $880,000 Land $395,000 Building $485,000 | $880,000 Land $395,000 Building $485,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1204 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 1204 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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