12254 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168 Property Records

King County property record for 12254 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 910 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$331,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$5,381 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`144680-0105`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`144680-0105`
Alternative APN	`144680010507`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	910 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,360 sqft
1st Floor Area	910 sqft
Basement Area	910 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1941
Lot Area	6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
View / Lot	Highway
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	220 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	144680010507
Street Address	12254 1ST AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98168-2014
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MU-2
Legal Description	CEDARHURST DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 11 PLAT LOT: 20
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	23
Legal Section	08
Legal Subdivision	CEDARHURST DIV NO. 02
Legal Block	11
Legal Lot Number	20
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3012
Census Tract	27000

Owner

12254 1st Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	12254 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2014
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Single

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 16, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022824
Prior Transfer Date	May 5, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000824
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 16, 2022
Property Address	12254 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2014
Document Number	0000000824
Map Reference	VOL 32 PG 2
Instrument Date	May 5, 2022
Instrument	20220516000824
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 25, 2022
Title Company	E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,301.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	12254 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2014

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000825
Date	May 16, 2022
Instrument	20220516000825

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12254 1st Ave S was $5,381.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Burien City
Unified School District	Highline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,381.00
2025		$454,000 (+4.13%) Land $192,000 Building $262,000	$454,000 (+4.13%) Land $192,000 Building $262,000
2024	$4,888.00	$436,000 Land $195,000 Building $241,000	$436,000 Land $195,000 Building $241,000
2022	$4,543.00	$413,000 Land $136,000 Building $277,000	$413,000 Land $136,000 Building $277,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 12254 1st 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
Community Rating System	Class 2 (40% premium discount)
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.

Wildfire

The area around 12254 1st 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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #20 serves 48,469 people · EPA ID WA5338950
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Jun 2021

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20