12840 7th Ave S, Burien (Seattle), WA 98168 Property Records

King County property record for 12840 7th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 790 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size0.164 acres (7,128 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$189,000 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$4,810 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Mortgage
May 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN144640-3835

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN144640-3835
Alternative APN
  • 144640383507

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area790 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area790 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1944
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1944
Lot Area7,128 sqft (0.164 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number144640383507
Street Address12840 7TH AVE S
CityBURIEN
StateWA
Zip98168-2708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR2
Legal DescriptionCEDARHURST DIV # 1 S 18 FT OF 8 & N 36 FT OF 9
Legal Range04
Legal Township23
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionCEDARHURST DIV NO. 01
Legal Block16
Legal Lot Number8-9
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract27400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address12840 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS
May 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LNS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2014514
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address12840 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708
Document Number0000000377
Instrument DateOct 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2019
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12840 7TH AVE S BURIEN WA 981682708, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708

Mortgage

Document Number0000000377
DateNov 6, 2019
Instrument201911060377
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 5, 2049

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address12840 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708
Document Number0000000182
Instrument DateMay 31, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2017
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12840 7TH AVE S BURIEN WA 981682708, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708

Mortgage

Document Number0000000182
DateJun 8, 2017
Instrument201706080182
Lender
NameQUICKEN LNS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226-1906
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueJun 7, 2042

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$4,810.00 (+4.82%)
2025$399,000 (-0.75%) Land $212,000 Building $187,000$399,000 (-0.75%) Land $212,000 Building $187,000
2024$4,589.00 (+6.37%)$402,000 (+4.15%) Land $191,000 Building $211,000$402,000 (+4.15%) Land $191,000 Building $211,000
2022$4,314.00$386,000 Land $189,000 Building $197,000$386,000 Land $189,000 Building $197,000

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 439 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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