King County property record for 1209 S Walker St, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.192 acres (8,350 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,676 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 168340-0020 |
| Primary APN | 168340-0020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,190 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 570 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 880 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Lot Area | 8,350 sqft (0.192 acres) |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 168340002000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1209 S WALKER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-4128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | COLLEGE GROUNDS ADD POR 3 ELY OF BEACON AVE ALL 4 LESS ST |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE GROUNDS ADD |
| Legal Block | 71 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1038 |
| Census Tract | 9300 |
1209 S Walker St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 1983.
Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1209 S WALKER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-4128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1983 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1983 |
| Deed Document Number | 19833240331 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7 / 64 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1209 S Walker St was $8,676, up 10.7% from the year before.
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 | $8,676.00 (+10.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,835.00 (-49.2%) | $775,000 (+3.47%) Land $617,000 Building $158,000 | $775,000 (+3.47%) Land $617,000 Building $158,000 |
| 2024 | $15,424.00 | $749,000 Land $617,000 Building $132,000 | $749,000 Land $617,000 Building $132,000 |
| 2022 | $26,303.00 | $788,000 Land $471,000 Building $317,000 | $788,000 Land $471,000 Building $317,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1209 S Walker 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.
Wildfire risk around 1209 S Walker St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 913 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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