15 Smith St, Seattle, WA 98109 Property Records

King County property record for 15 Smith St, Seattle, WA 98109

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,680 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,230,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$12,039 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN265250-1395

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN265250-1395
Alternative APN
  • 265250139507

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths3 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,990 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,190 sqft
1st Floor Area700 sqft
2nd Floor Area700 sqft
Basement Area590 sqft
Finished Basement590 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Lot Area1,680 sqft (0.039 acres)
View / LotHighway
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area80 sqft
Deck Area300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number265250139507
Street Address15 SMITH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98109-1833
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionFRONT STREET CABLE ADD W 35 FT OF 1 & W 35 FT OF N 18 FT OF 2 LESS ST
Legal Range03
Legal Township25
Legal Section24
Legal SubdivisionFRONT STREET CABLE ADD
Legal Block9
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3027
Census Tract6000

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 21, 2025Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
Jun 18, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Jun 18, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 24, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211813
Prior Transfer DateJun 14, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc0000001811
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateNov 21, 2025
Property Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833
Document Number0000000595
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 102
Instrument DateNov 13, 2025
Instrument20251121000595
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 3, 2025
Title CompanyBOSTON NATIONAL TITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833

Mortgage

Document Number0000000596
DateNov 21, 2025
Instrument20251121000596
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

June 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 18, 2021
Property Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833
Document Number0000001811
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 102
Instrument DateJun 14, 2021
Instrument20210618001811
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 18, 2021
Property Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833
Document Number0000001813
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 102
Instrument DateJun 12, 2021
Instrument20210618001813
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$20,999.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1833

Mortgage

Document Number0000001814
DateJun 18, 2021
Instrument20210618001814
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2036

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$12,039.00 (+13.9%)
2025$1,188,000 (+5.88%) Land $317,000 Building $871,000$1,188,000 (+5.88%) Land $317,000 Building $871,000
2024$10,570.00 (+11.66%)$1,122,000 (-1.32%) Land $317,000 Building $805,000$1,122,000 (-1.32%) Land $317,000 Building $805,000
2022$9,466.00$1,137,000 Land $336,000 Building $801,000$1,137,000 Land $336,000 Building $801,000

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 Policies3 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 871 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Astound Broadband
Cable
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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