King County property record for 140 N 81st St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,750 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,840 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $689,000 (Dec 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $12,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 291920-0885 |
| Primary APN | 291920-0885 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,750 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 740 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Lot Area | 3,840 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 291920088502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 N 81ST ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | GREENWOOD PARK ADD PLAT BLOCK: 7 PLAT LOT: 19 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREENWOOD PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 2900 |
140 N 81st St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2018.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 140 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 201883 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 7, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000422 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 140 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4204 |
| Document Number | 0000000084 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812260084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 500 HILLSIDE DR E SEATTLE WA 981125054, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5054 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 140 N 81ST ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4204 |
| Document Number | 0000000083 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812260083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 140 N 81ST ST SEATTLE WA 981034204, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4204 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 140 N 81st St was $12,344.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,344.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,183,000 (+5.81%) Land $571,000 Building $612,000 | $1,183,000 (+5.81%) Land $571,000 Building $612,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,870.00 | $1,118,000 Land $505,000 Building $613,000 | $1,118,000 Land $505,000 Building $613,000 |
| 2022 | $9,523.00 | $1,110,000 Land $438,000 Building $672,000 | $1,110,000 Land $438,000 Building $672,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 140 N 81st St 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 140 N 81st St 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 |
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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 | SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 928 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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