King County property record for 1227 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,785 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531610-0806 |
| Primary APN | 531610-0806 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Lot Area | 4,785 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 531610080602 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1227 42ND AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-4409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | MC GILVRAS J J 2ND ADD S 33 FT & W 25 FT OF VAC 42ND AVE N ADJ PLAT BLOCK: 11 PLAT LOT: 11 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GILVRAS J J 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 6300 |
1227 42nd Ave E is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2023.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1227 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000017 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1227 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409 |
| Document Number | 0000000017 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 80 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230807000017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1227 42nd Ave E was $12,172.
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 | $12,172.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,155,000 (-) Land $1,154,000 Building $1,000 | $1,155,000 (-) Land $1,154,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,311.00 (+21.25%) | $1,155,000 Land $1,154,000 Building $1,000 | $1,155,000 Land $1,154,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2023 | $9,329.00 | ||
| 2022 | $9,329.00 | $1,086,000 Land $1,076,000 Building $10,000 | $1,086,000 Land $1,076,000 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1227 42nd Ave E 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
The area around 1227 42nd Ave E 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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