1513 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 Property Records

King County property record for 1513 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details8,760 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,480 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,000,000 (Aug 2019)
Tax Bill$78,583 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
May 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN197570-0450

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN197570-0450
Alternative APN
  • 197570045009

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area8,760 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area600 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area6,480 sqft (0.149 acres)
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number197570045009
Street Address1513 3RD AVE
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98101-1611
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeDMC 240/29
Legal DescriptionDENNYS A A 3RD ADD LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 23 PLAT LOT: 7
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionDENNYS A A 3RD ADD
Legal Block23
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract8102

Owner

Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2835 82ND AVE SE, 320, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-3055
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST SEC BK/WA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 5, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20191178
Prior Transfer DateApr 14, 1997
Prior Transfer Doc0000001773
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 30, 2019
Property Address1513 3RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101-1611
Document Number0000001178
Instrument DateAug 30, 2019
Instrument201908301178
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 13, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1513 3RD AVE SEATTLE WA 981011611, SEATTLE, WA 98101-1611

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1513 3RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101-1611
Document Number0000000736
Instrument DateMay 8, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address816 2ND AVE #300 SEATTLE WA 981041534, 300, SEATTLE, WA 98104-1534

Mortgage

Document Number0000000736
DateMay 13, 2019
Instrument201905130736
Lender
NameFIRST SEC BK/WA
TypeBank
Address6920 220TH ST SW # 202, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043-2172
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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$78,583.00 (+7.76%)
2025$72,922.00 (-59.53%)$7,777,000 (-) Land $7,776,000 Building $1,000$7,777,000 (-) Land $7,776,000 Building $1,000
2024$180,190.00 (+18.22%)$7,777,000 (+37.14%) Land $7,776,000 Building $1,000$7,777,000 (+37.14%) Land $7,776,000 Building $1,000
2022$152,417.00$5,671,000 Land $5,670,000 Building $1,000$5,671,000 Land $5,670,000 Building $1,000

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 226 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
Fiber · Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, FiberFirst, Google Fiber, Hunter Communications, T-Mobile, Taluslink.

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