King County property record for 1516 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,072 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,624 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 391200-0040 |
| Primary APN | 391200-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,980 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,490 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Lot Area | 5,072 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 220 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 391200004003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1516 N 85TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | KNAPPS ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | KNAPPS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
1516 N 85th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 1997.
Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1516 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANNER BANK |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1997 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 7, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 1997193 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 24, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000193 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1516 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1516 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4011 |
| Document Number | 0000000065 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250926000065 |
| Name | BANNER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98005 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1516 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4011 |
| Document Number | 0000001075 |
| Map Reference | VOL 38 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220812001075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1516 N 85th St was $7,624.
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 | $7,624.00 | ||
| 2025 | $696,000 (+427.27%) Land $403,000 Building $293,000 | $696,000 (+5.61%) Land $403,000 Building $293,000 | |
| 2024 | $914.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $132,000 Land $66,000 Building $66,000 | $659,000 Land $392,000 Building $267,000 |
| 2022 | $929.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $132,000 Land $66,000 Building $66,000 | $132,000 Land $66,000 Building $66,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1516 N 85th 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 1516 N 85th 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 1,028 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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