Jefferson County property record for 1240 Cedar St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $162,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,375 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Document Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 943200027 |
| Primary APN | 943200027 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,728 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 672 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Block |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Account Number | 26477 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1240 CEDAR ST |
| City | PORT TOWNSEND |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98368-4007 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-II(SF) |
| Legal Description | CHERRY PARK LOTS 70 71 72(S1/2 EA) |
| Legal Range | 01W |
| Legal Township | 30N |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHERRY PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WA |
| Township / Civil Division | DISCOVERY BAY-PORT TOWNSEND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1059 |
| Census Tract | 950604 |
1240 Cedar St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2022.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of March 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3220 HOWARD ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-4750 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 18, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012568978 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000657516 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WA |
|---|---|
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1240 CEDAR ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-4007 |
| Document Number | 0000657516 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PGB 19 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 657516 |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3220 HOWARD ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-4750 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WA |
| Property Address | 1240 CEDAR ST, PORT TOWNSEND, WA 98368-4007 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | JEFFERSON TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000649621 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 649621 |
| Name | 1ST SECURITY BANK OF WASHINGTON |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1240 Cedar St was $3,375.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of March 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Port Townsend City |
| Unified School District | Port Townsend School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,375.00 | $450,853 Land $151,500 Building $299,353 | $450,853 Land $151,500 Building $299,353 |
| 2023 | $3,283.00 | $365,339 (+8.9%) Land $89,250 Building $276,089 | $365,339 (+8.9%) Land $89,250 Building $276,089 |
| 2022 | $335,483 Land $80,000 Building $255,483 | $335,483 Land $80,000 Building $255,483 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1240 Cedar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 10, 2021 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 1240 Cedar St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CITY OF PORT TOWNSEND serves 17,053 people · EPA ID WA5369000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) 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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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