142 21st Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 142 21st Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 4 ba · 2,530 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.096 acres (4,200 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,175,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$15,462 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN095500-0450

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN095500-0450
Alternative APN
  • 095500045000

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,530 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,000 sqft
2nd Floor Area620 sqft
Basement Area910 sqft
Finished Basement910 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleTriplex
Lot Area4,200 sqft (0.096 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area220 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number095500045000
Street Address142 21ST AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-6306
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeLR3 (M)
Legal DescriptionBOSTON HEIGHTS ADD PLAT BLOCK: 6 PLAT LOT: 13
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionBOSTON HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2009
Census Tract7600

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address142 21ST AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-6306
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 15, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20162586
Last Transfer DateMar 7, 2017
Transfer Doc0000000312
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 10, 2017
Property Address142 21ST AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-6306
Document Number0000000312
Instrument DateMar 7, 2017
Instrument201703100312
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$15,462.00 (+5.92%)
2025$1,460,000 (-1.82%) Land $1,187,000 Building $273,000$1,460,000 (-1.82%) Land $1,187,000 Building $273,000
2024$14,598.00 (+9.4%)$1,487,000 (-3.69%) Land $1,187,000 Building $300,000$1,487,000 (-3.69%) Land $1,187,000 Building $300,000
2022$13,344.00$1,544,000 Land $796,000 Building $748,000$1,544,000 Land $796,000 Building $748,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

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 878 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,500 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.

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