King County property record for 1523 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,089,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 794260-2135 |
| Primary APN | 794260-2135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,750 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 794260213507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1523 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: 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUIRE PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 21 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
1523 E Alder St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1523 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| May 19, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1523 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620 |
| Document Number | 0000000276 |
| Map Reference | VOL 8 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240530000276 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $18,444.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1523 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1523 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620 |
| Document Number | 0000001493 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705191493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1523 E ALDER ST SEATTLE WA 981225620, SEATTLE, WA 98122-5620 |
| Document Number | 1494 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201705191494 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 18, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1523 E Alder St was $9,329.
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 | $9,329.00 | ||
| 2025 | $892,000 (+3.72%) Land $461,000 Building $431,000 | $892,000 (+3.72%) Land $461,000 Building $431,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,373.00 | $860,000 Land $452,000 Building $408,000 | $860,000 Land $452,000 Building $408,000 |
| 2022 | $7,672.00 | $882,000 Land $390,000 Building $492,000 | $882,000 Land $390,000 Building $492,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1523 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.
The area around 1523 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.
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 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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