King County property record for 1538 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,650 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,760 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $905,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $17,057 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134230-0205 |
| Primary APN | 134230-0205 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 880 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 940 sqft |
| Basement Area | 830 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 830 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 4,760 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 230 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 134230020502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1538 16TH AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-2807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION & VAC POR ST ADJ PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 10 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
Source: King County records · APN 134230-0205
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1538 16TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 09, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 09, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20051556 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,057.00 (+15.43%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,648,000 (+7.57%) Land $896,000 Building $752,000 | $1,648,000 (+7.57%) Land $896,000 Building $752,000 | |
| 2024 | $14,777.00 (+14.4%) | $1,532,000 (+0.26%) Land $896,000 Building $636,000 | $1,532,000 (+0.26%) Land $896,000 Building $636,000 |
| 2022 | $12,917.00 | $1,528,000 Land $862,000 Building $666,000 | $1,528,000 Land $862,000 Building $666,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 530330062003, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1996–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997, river or lake flooding, Heavy Rains, Snow Melt, Flooding, Land & Mud Slides |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 365 locations within about half a mile of this property
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| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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