King County property record for 12440 9th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,980 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $6,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 801920-0646 |
| Primary APN | 801920-0646 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,390 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Lot Area | 7,980 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 801920064608 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12440 9TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98168-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | STIMSON PARK DIV # 2 UNREC S 20 FT OF W 133 FT OF 16 & N 40 FT OF W 133 FT OF 17 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | STIMSON PARK DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-17 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 27400 |
12440 9th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2016.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12440 9TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 23, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161348 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002352 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 12440 9TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001684 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200713001684 |
| Name | LO INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98005 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12440 9th Ave S was $6,468.
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 | $6,468.00 | ||
| 2025 | $550,000 (+7.63%) Land $202,000 Building $348,000 | $550,000 (+7.63%) Land $202,000 Building $348,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,688.00 | $511,000 Land $183,000 Building $328,000 | $511,000 Land $183,000 Building $328,000 |
| 2022 | $5,297.00 | $485,000 Land $128,000 Building $357,000 | $485,000 Land $128,000 Building $357,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12440 9th 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 12440 9th 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 332 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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