1515 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122 Property Records

King County property record for 1515 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 1904
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,360 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,155,000 (Sep 2022)
Tax Bill	$10,518 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`794260-2145`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`794260-2145`
Alternative APN	`794260214505`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,400 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	900 sqft
2nd Floor Area	600 sqft
Basement Area	900 sqft
Finished Basement	900 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1904
Effective Year Built	Effective 1904
Lot Area	3,360 sqft (0.077 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	794260214505
Street Address	1515 E ALDER ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98122-5620
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RSL (M)
Legal Description	SQUIRE PARK ADD PLAT BLOCK: 21 PLAT LOT: 5
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	33
Legal Subdivision	SQUIRE PARK ADD
Legal Block	21
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	8700

Owner

1515 E Alder St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2022.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 19, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
Apr 7, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
Dec 28, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
Dec 19, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 7, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022615
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 2, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001131
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Sep 19, 2022
Property Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620
Document Number	0000000615
Map Reference	VOL 8 PG 6
Instrument Date	Sep 6, 2022
Instrument	20220919000615
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 25, 2025
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$19,664.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000616
Date	Sep 19, 2022
Instrument	20220919000616

Lender

Name	CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2052

April 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Apr 7, 2022
Property Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620
Document Number	0000000526
Map Reference	VOL 8 PG 6
Instrument Date	Apr 5, 2022
Instrument	20220407000526
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 25, 2025
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$12,455.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Notice of Trustee Sale Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000527
Date	Apr 7, 2022
Instrument	20220407000527

Lender

Name	EASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000164
Date	Dec 28, 2017
Instrument	20171228000164

Lender

Name	REVERSE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003

Agreement

Type	Reverse Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.89%
Type Change Date	Jan 1, 2019
Change Frequency	Annually
Index	1-Year LIBOR

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1515 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620
Document Number	0000000165
Instrument Date	Dec 19, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1515 E ALDER ST SEATTLE WA 981225620, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000165
Date	Dec 28, 2017
Instrument	201712280165

Lender

Name	HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	1020 Months

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	4.89%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1515 E Alder St was $10,518.

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	$10,518.00
2025		$1,012,000 (+3.69%) Land $461,000 Building $551,000	$1,012,000 (+3.69%) Land $461,000 Building $551,000
2024	$9,439.00	$976,000 Land $452,000 Building $524,000	$976,000 Land $452,000 Building $524,000
2022	$6,787.00	$773,000 Land $390,000 Building $383,000	$773,000 Land $390,000 Building $383,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1515 E Alder St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 1515 E Alder 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.

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

Provider	Max 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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