12452 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168 Property Records

King County property record for 12452 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98168

Property Summary

Property TypeQuadplex
Details8 bd · 4 ba · 3,280 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,254 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$175,000 (Oct 1993)
Tax Bill$9,331 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN144680-0310

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN144680-0310
Alternative APN
  • 144680031008

Interior

Bedrooms8 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Units5 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,280 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,640 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,640 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeWood
Lot Area6,254 sqft (0.144 acres)
View / LotMountain
Garage TypeOpen
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWall Unit
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number144680031008
Street Address12452 1ST AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98168-2680
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Quadplex
Local Zoning CodeMU-2
Legal DescriptionCEDARHURST DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 12 PLAT LOT: 9
Legal Range04
Legal Township23
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionCEDARHURST DIV NO. 02
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4003
Census Tract27400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address11620 4TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98146-2906
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 28, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 28, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19931489
Last Transfer DateDec 4, 1996
Transfer Doc0000001860
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityBurien City
Unified School DistrictHighline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$9,331.00 (-15.33%)
2025$797,000 (-20.7%) Land $192,000 Building $605,000$797,000 (-20.7%) Land $192,000 Building $605,000
2024$11,021.00 (+10.17%)$1,005,000 (+8.18%) Land $159,400 Building $845,600$1,005,000 (+8.18%) Land $159,400 Building $845,600
2022$10,004.00$929,000 Land $150,000 Building $779,000$929,000 Land $150,000 Building $779,000

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemKING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #20
serves 48,469 people · EPA ID WA5338950
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2021

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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