King County property record for 12856 7th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 790 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,153 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,371 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 144640-3850 |
| Primary APN | 144640-3850 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 790 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Lot Area | 7,153 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 144640385007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12856 7TH AVE S |
| City | BURIEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98168-2708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | CEDARHURST DIV # 1 S 6 FT OF 11 & N 48 FT OF 12 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | CEDARHURST DIV NO. 01 |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 27400 |
12856 7th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2017.
Source: King County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12856 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KEY BANK NA |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171443 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 12856 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211201000170 |
| Name | KEY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12856 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708 |
| Document Number | 0000001443 |
| Map Reference | VOL31 PG40 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171103001443 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATL TITLE CO OF WA LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12856 7TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2708 |
| Document Number | 0000001444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171103001444 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12856 7th Ave S was $5,371.
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 | $5,371.00 | ||
| 2025 | $448,000 (-0.67%) Land $212,000 Building $236,000 | $448,000 (-0.67%) Land $212,000 Building $236,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,119.00 | $451,000 Land $191,000 Building $260,000 | $451,000 Land $191,000 Building $260,000 |
| 2022 | $4,823.00 | $434,000 Land $189,000 Building $245,000 | $434,000 Land $189,000 Building $245,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12856 7th 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.
Wildfire risk around 12856 7th Ave S 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 97% of the US · lower than 98% 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 | 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 439 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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