King County property record for 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Museum, Library, Art Gallery (Recreational) |
|---|---|
| Details | 25,864 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $3,391 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 422690-0030 |
| Primary APN | 422690-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 25,864 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 2,196 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 15,600 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 422690003005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 14TH AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-5556 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Museum, Library, Art Gallery (Recreational) |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | LAWLERS ADD E 2 FT OF S & ALL 6-7-8 TAX EXEMPT UNDER RCW 35.21.755 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWLERS ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 8600 |
153 14th Ave, a public works property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2009.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1117 MINOR AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98101-4246 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 12, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20091383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,549,400 (-0.55%) Land $2,340,000 Building $1,209,400 | $3,549,400 (-0.55%) Land $2,340,000 Building $1,209,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,391.00 Additional exemption filed | $3,569,200 Land $2,340,000 Building $1,229,200 | $3,569,200 Land $2,340,000 Building $1,229,200 |
| 2022 | $2,948.00 Additional exemption filed |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 14th Ave 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 153 14th Ave 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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