1520 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1520 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	6 bd · 4.25 ba · 4,740 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size	0.403 acres (17,556 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$5,800,000 (Jun 2026)
Tax Bill	$42,927 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`531810-0540`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`531810-0540`
Alternative APN	`531810054001`

Interior

Bedrooms	6 Beds
Full Baths	4.25 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	4,740 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	6,030 sqft
1st Floor Area	3,240 sqft
Basement Area	2,390 sqft
Finished Basement	1,500 sqft
Unfinished Basement	890 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1908
Effective Year Built	Effective 1908
Lot Area	17,556 sqft (0.403 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	460 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	400 sqft
Deck Area	330 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	531810054001
Street Address	1520 38TH AVE E
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98112-3846
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	MC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT LOTS 3 THRU 7 BLK 5 LESS NORTH 10 FT OF LOT 3 LESS SOUTH 5 FT OF LOT 7 TGW PORTION WEST HALF VACATED ALLEY ADJOINING - AKA PARCEL A CITY OF SEATTLE LOT BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENT NO 9907380 REC NO 20000222900004
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	22
Legal Subdivision	MC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3-7
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1025
Census Tract	6300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 26, 2026	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE
Jul 5, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
May 15, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Aug 31, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 26, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Apr 27, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2026277
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jun 26, 2026
Property Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846
Document Number	0000000277
Instrument Date	Jun 12, 2026
Instrument	2026277
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 6, 2026
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000278,
Date	Jun 26, 2026
Instrument	20260626278

Lender

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate	6.36%
Max Rate	-1%

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 14, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001187
Date	Jul 5, 2022
Instrument	20220705001187

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98124

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	299 Months
Due	Jun 20, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000463
Date	May 15, 2017
Instrument	20170515000463

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ROSEVILLE, CA 95661

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.75%
Type Change Date	Jun 1, 2024
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	8.75%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.75%

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1520 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3846
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001693
Date	Aug 31, 2020
Instrument	20200831001693

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	HORSHAM, PA 19044

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	181 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2035

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	$42,927.00 (+10.92%)
2025		$4,101,000 (+3.25%) Land $2,909,000 Building $1,192,000	$4,101,000 (+3.25%) Land $2,909,000 Building $1,192,000
2024	$38,701.00 (+10.45%)	$3,972,000 (-2.05%) Land $2,909,000 Building $1,063,000	$3,972,000 (-2.05%) Land $2,909,000 Building $1,063,000
2022	$35,038.00	$4,055,000 Land $2,712,000 Building $1,343,000	$4,055,000 Land $2,712,000 Building $1,343,000

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	3 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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