13451 4th Ave S, Burien (Seattle), WA 98168 Property Records

King County property record for 13451 4th Ave S, Burien, WA 98168

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,070 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.226 acres (9,864 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill	$5,840 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`144640-1680`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`144640-1680`
Alternative APN	`144640168007`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,070 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,070 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Lot Area	9,864 sqft (0.226 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	144640168007
Street Address	13451 4TH AVE S
City	BURIEN
State	WA
Zip	98168-2655
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	CEDARHURST DIV # 1 28 & S 1/2 OF 29
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	23
Legal Section	17
Legal Subdivision	CEDARHURST DIV NO. 01
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	28-29
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	27400

Owner

13451 4th Ave S is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 1996.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	14225 12TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA 98166-1427
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Apr 17, 1996
Transfer Doc	0000000998
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 24, 2022
Property Address	13451 4TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2655
Document Number	0000000524
Map Reference	VOL 31 PG 40
Instrument Date	Jan 23, 2020
Instrument	20220524000524
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 3, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13451 4TH AVE S, BURIEN, WA 98168-2655

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 13451 4th Ave S was $5,840.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Burien City
Unified School District	Highline School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,840.00
2025		$489,000 (-0.61%) Land $265,000 Building $224,000	$489,000 (-0.61%) Land $265,000 Building $224,000
2024	$5,562.00	$492,000 Land $239,000 Building $253,000	$492,000 Land $239,000 Building $253,000
2022	$5,236.00	$473,000 Land $236,000 Building $237,000	$473,000 Land $236,000 Building $237,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 13451 4th 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

The area around 13451 4th 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 345 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	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20