King County property record for 12430 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $456,500 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,721 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144680-0295 |
| Primary APN | 144680-0295 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,250 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 144680029507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12430 1ST AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98168-2615 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MU-2 |
| Legal Description | CEDARHURST DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 12 PLAT LOT: 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARHURST DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 27400 |
12430 1st Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12430 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DIRECTORS MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 12430 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2615 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190701001172 |
| Name | PARAMOUNT EQUITY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ROSEVILLE, CA 95661 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12430 1ST AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000002094 |
| Map Reference | VOL 32 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210928002094 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,309.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12430 1ST AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2615 |
| Document Number | 0000002095 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210928002095 |
| Name | DIRECTORS MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12430 1st Ave S was $5,721.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Burien City |
| Unified School District | Highline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,721.00 | ||
| 2025 | $484,000 (+7.08%) Land $192,000 Building $292,000 | $484,000 (+7.08%) Land $192,000 Building $292,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,059.00 | $452,000 Land $195,000 Building $257,000 | $452,000 Land $195,000 Building $257,000 |
| 2022 | $4,711.00 | $429,000 Land $136,000 Building $293,000 | $429,000 Land $136,000 Building $293,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12430 1st Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 12430 1st Ave S 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 | KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #20 serves 48,469 people · EPA ID WA5338950 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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