1239 20th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1239 20th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3 ba · 3,750 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,320 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,475,000 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$25,344 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`133830-0025`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`133830-0025`
Alternative APN	`133830002506`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	3 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,750 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,050 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,050 sqft
Upper Floors Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	1,050 sqft
Finished Basement	1,050 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 1909
Lot Area	4,320 sqft (0.099 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	300 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	210 sqft
Deck Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	133830002506
Street Address	1239 20TH AVE E
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98112-3530
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV # 5 PLAT BLOCK: 33 PLAT LOT: 5
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	28
Legal Subdivision	CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV NO. 05
Legal Block	33
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3003
Census Tract	6400

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	1239 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3530
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jul 16, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 21, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2018867
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1239 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3530
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001404
Date	Jul 6, 2020
Instrument	20200706001404

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

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

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.62%
Type Change Date	Jul 1, 2027
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	4.62%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	7.62%

July 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2018
Property Address	1239 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3530
Document Number	0000000867
Map Reference	VOL 12 PG 23
Instrument Date	Jul 10, 2018
Instrument	20180716000867
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$44,060.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	1239 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3530
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000868
Date	Jul 16, 2018
Instrument	20180716000868

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

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

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.5%
Type Change Date	Aug 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.5%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.5%

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	$25,344.00 (+13.1%)
2025		$2,495,000 (+5.14%) Land $927,000 Building $1,568,000	$2,495,000 (+5.14%) Land $927,000 Building $1,568,000
2024	$22,409.00 (+7.69%)	$2,373,000 (-5.08%) Land $927,000 Building $1,446,000	$2,373,000 (-5.08%) Land $927,000 Building $1,446,000
2022	$20,809.00	$2,500,000 Land $889,000 Building $1,611,000	$2,500,000 Land $889,000 Building $1,611,000

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	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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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