1229 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1229 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,730 sqft · built 2008
Lot Size	0.09 acres (3,915 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$2,125,000 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$25,711 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`531610-0804`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`531610-0804`
Alternative APN	`531610080404`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.25 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,730 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,100 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,270 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,460 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2008
Effective Year Built	Effective 2008
Lot Area	3,915 sqft (0.09 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	370 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	55 sqft
Deck Area	550 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	531610080404
Street Address	1229 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 N 27 FT LOT 11 TGW POR W 25 FT OF VAC 42ND AVE E ADJ AKA PCL B SEATTLE LLA #8804634 REC #8906150301 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

Owner

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 Record
Mailing Address	1229 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Borrower in Default

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Apr 30, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM FIRST REPUBLIC BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	May 18, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20181924
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 16, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000597
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1229 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002322
Date	May 22, 2020
Instrument	20200522002322

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.75%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2030
Index	12-Month MTA
Max Rate	10.9%

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Apr 30, 2018
Property Address	1229 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409
Document Number	0000001924
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 80
Instrument Date	Apr 25, 2018
Instrument	20180430001924
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$37,830.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1229 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4409

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001925
Date	Apr 30, 2018
Instrument	20180430001925

Lender

Name	FIRST REPUBLIC BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	May 1, 2028
Change Frequency	Monthly
Min Rate At Change	5.65%
Index	1-Month LIBOR
Max Rate	9.95%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$25,711.00 (+11.13%)
2025		$2,532,000 (+3.26%) Land $976,000 Building $1,556,000	$2,532,000 (+3.26%) Land $976,000 Building $1,556,000
2024	$23,136.00 (+5.35%)	$2,452,000 (-7.19%) Land $976,000 Building $1,476,000	$2,452,000 (-7.19%) Land $976,000 Building $1,476,000
2022	$21,962.00	$2,642,000 Land $910,000 Building $1,732,000	$2,642,000 Land $910,000 Building $1,732,000

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 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.

Wildfire

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	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

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 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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