King County property record for 15 Howe St, Seattle, WA 98109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,140 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.024 acres (1,050 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,235,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $13,070 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Transfer Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 423290-1120 |
| Primary APN | 423290-1120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,140 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 1,050 sqft (0.024 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 423290112006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 15 HOWE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98109-2525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | LAWS 2ND ADD W 35 FT PLAT BLOCK: 16 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 16 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 6800 |
15 Howe St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2525 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021971 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2000 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 15 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2525 |
| Document Number | 0000000417 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 53A |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230613000417 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 15 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2525 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2525 |
| Document Number | 0000000971 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 53A |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210921000971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $21,088.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 4TH AVE # 1-446, 1-446, SEATTLE, WA 98121-3404 |
| Document Number | 0000000972 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210921000972 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Howe St was $13,070.
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 | $13,070.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,292,000 (+5.9%) Land $276,000 Building $1,016,000 | $1,292,000 (+5.9%) Land $276,000 Building $1,016,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,471.00 | $1,220,000 Land $276,000 Building $944,000 | $1,220,000 Land $276,000 Building $944,000 |
| 2022 | $10,269.00 | $1,236,000 Land $293,000 Building $943,000 | $1,236,000 Land $293,000 Building $943,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Howe 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 15 Howe 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 |
|---|
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 901 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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