King County property record for 1551 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,190,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,469 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133780-0780 |
| Primary APN | 133780-0780 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 4,800 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 133780078001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1551 E GALER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-2841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV # 4 PLAT BLOCK: 29 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV NO. 04 |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
1551 E Galer St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1537 S AVENTINE CT, PORTLAND, OR 97219-8496 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 28, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1551 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2841 |
| Document Number | 0000001464 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 34 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200325001464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,287.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11344 SW AVENTINE CIRCUS, PORTLAND, OR 97219-8317 |
| Document Number | 0000001467 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200325001467 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1551 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2841 |
| Document Number | 0000000995 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812280995 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Estate |
| Address | 1551 E GALER ST SEATTLE WA 981122841, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2841 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1551 E Galer St was $12,469.
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 | $12,469.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,185,000 (-1.82%) Land $846,000 Building $339,000 | $1,185,000 (-1.82%) Land $846,000 Building $339,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,789.00 | $1,207,000 Land $846,000 Building $361,000 | $1,207,000 Land $846,000 Building $361,000 |
| 2022 | $11,456.00 | $1,348,000 Land $806,000 Building $542,000 | $1,348,000 Land $806,000 Building $542,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1551 E Galer 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.
Wildfire risk around 1551 E Galer St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 365 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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