King County property record for 1237 SW Othello St, Seattle, WA 98106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $5,832 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 643740-0070 |
| Primary APN | 643740-0070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 643740007007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1237 SW OTHELLO ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98106-1917 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | OUTLAND HIGHLAND PK UNREC N 150 FT OF W 1/2 LESS E 15 FT PLAT BLOCK: 17 PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | OUTLAND HIGHLAND PARK |
| Legal Block | 17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
1237 SW Othello St is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6622 39TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1806 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019381 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1237 SW OTHELLO ST, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1917 |
| Document Number | 0000000381 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201908300381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 6622 39TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981361806, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1806 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1237 SW Othello St was $5,832.
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 | $5,832.00 | ||
| 2025 | $488,000 (-0.81%) Land $353,000 Building $135,000 | $488,000 (-0.81%) Land $353,000 Building $135,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,472.00 | $492,000 Land $353,000 Building $139,000 | $492,000 Land $353,000 Building $139,000 |
| 2022 | $4,703.00 | $473,000 Land $284,000 Building $189,000 | $473,000 Land $284,000 Building $189,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1237 SW Othello St 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 | 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.
The area around 1237 SW Othello St 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 638 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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