King County property record for 1540 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (Oct 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,149 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 885000-0360 |
| Primary APN | 885000-0360 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 710 sqft |
| Basement Area | 710 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 710 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,988 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 885000036008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1540 17TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | VALENTINE ADD LESS SLY 1 FT OF ELY 12 FT AKA LOT B SE LBA #9503800 REC #9511020398 PLAT BLOCK: 6 PLAT LOT: 4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALENTINE ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
1540 17th Ave S, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: King County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12551 DAYTON AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98133-8020 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071269 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001240 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1540 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3523 |
| Document Number | 0000001240 |
| Map Reference | VOL 7 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20220106001240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12551 DAYTON AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98133-8020 |
| Document Number | 0000001241 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220106001241 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1540 17th Ave S was $7,149.
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 | $7,149.00 | ||
| 2025 | $672,000 (+3.54%) Land $473,000 Building $199,000 | $672,000 (+3.54%) Land $473,000 Building $199,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,433.00 | $649,000 Land $473,000 Building $176,000 | $649,000 Land $473,000 Building $176,000 |
| 2022 | $5,799.00 | $668,000 Land $362,000 Building $306,000 | $668,000 Land $362,000 Building $306,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1540 17th Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2012 · other causes |
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 1540 17th Ave S 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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| 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 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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