1216 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1216 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,570 sqft · built 1906
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,739,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill$23,985 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531610-0535

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531610-0535
Alternative APN
  • 531610053500

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,570 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,770 sqft
1st Floor Area1,180 sqft
2nd Floor Area800 sqft
Basement Area590 sqft
Finished Basement590 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1906
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area50 sqft
Deck Area450 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number531610053500
Street Address1216 38TH AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-4448
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR2
Legal DescriptionMC GILVRAS JJ 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 8 PLAT LOT: 4
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionMC GILVRAS J J 2ND ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4015
Census Tract6300

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1731 37TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-3460
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 15, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 29, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019158
Prior Transfer DateAug 11, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000000836
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$23,985.00 (+7.66%)
2025$2,320,000 (-) Land $2,319,000 Building $1,000$2,320,000 (-) Land $2,319,000 Building $1,000
2024$22,279.00 (+20.45%)$2,320,000 (+6.81%) Land $2,319,000 Building $1,000$2,320,000 (+6.81%) Land $2,319,000 Building $1,000
2022$18,497.00$2,172,000 Land $2,162,000 Building $10,000$2,172,000 Land $2,162,000 Building $10,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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