1540 18th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 1540 18th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size0.03 acres (1,287 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$475,000 (Jul 2016)
Tax Bill$6,649 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN885000-0488

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN885000-0488
Alternative APN
  • 885000048805

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,380 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area460 sqft
2nd Floor Area460 sqft
Upper Floors Area357 sqft
Basement Area460 sqft
Finished Basement460 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,287 sqft (0.03 acres)
Deck Area360 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number885000048805
Street Address1540 18TH AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98144-3525
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR2 (M)
Legal DescriptionVALENTINE ADD LOT D SEATTLE SP#3013546 REC# 20120914900009 SD SP DAF- LOTS 4 & 5 & 6 SD BLK 7
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section09
Legal SubdivisionVALENTINE ADD
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number4-5-6
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4012
Census Tract9400

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1540 18TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3525
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 5, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 10, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20161339
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1540 18TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3525
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFNT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000046
DateJul 1, 2020
Instrument20200701000046
Lender
NameCELEBRITY HOME LOANS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressVILLA PARK, IL 60181
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,649.00 (+11.32%)
2025$644,000 (+3.54%) Land $297,000 Building $347,000$644,000 (+3.54%) Land $297,000 Building $347,000
2024$5,973.00 (+9.82%)$622,000 (-2.96%) Land $297,000 Building $325,000$622,000 (-2.96%) Land $297,000 Building $325,000
2022$5,439.00$641,000 Land $228,000 Building $413,000$641,000 Land $228,000 Building $413,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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