1512 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1512 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.083 acres (3,600 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$961,500 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$10,402 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2017 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`226450-0055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`226450-0055`
Alternative APN	`226450005500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,800 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
Basement Area	900 sqft
Finished Basement	900 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Triplex
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	3,600 sqft (0.083 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	190 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	226450005500
Street Address	1512 N 38TH ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98103
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	LR1 (M)
Legal Description	EDGEWATER ADD PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 9
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	EDGEWATER ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1009
Census Tract	5402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3225 43RD AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-2436
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Mar 30, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer US BK
Dec 12, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Sep 7, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 22, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017426
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1512 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001639
Date	Nov 30, 2017
Instrument	20171130001639

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2047

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Mar 30, 2020
Property Address	1512 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103
Document Number	0000001857
Instrument Date	Mar 26, 2020
Instrument	202003301857
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 27, 2020
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3225 43RD AVE W SEATTLE WA 981992436, SEATTLE, WA 98199-2436

Mortgage

Document Number	1858
Date	Mar 30, 2020
Instrument	202003301858

Lender

Name	US BK
Type	Bank
Address	OWENSBORO, KY 42301

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 29, 2050

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	1512 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103
Document Number	0000000157
Instrument Date	Dec 6, 2017
Instrument	201712120157
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	1512 N 38TH ST SEATTLE WA 98103, SEATTLE, WA 98103

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Sep 7, 2017
Property Address	1512 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103
Document Number	0000000426
Instrument Date	Aug 25, 2017
Instrument	201709070426
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 12, 2017
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	1512 N 38TH ST SEATTLE WA 98103, SEATTLE, WA 98103

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$10,402.00 (+13.78%)
2025		$987,000 (+6.13%) Land $912,000 Building $75,000	$987,000 (+6.13%) Land $912,000 Building $75,000
2024	$9,142.00 (+9.75%)	$930,000 (-3.43%) Land $846,000 Building $84,000	$930,000 (-3.43%) Land $846,000 Building $84,000
2022	$8,330.00	$963,000 Land $755,000 Building $208,000	$963,000 Land $755,000 Building $208,000

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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 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	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

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 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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