King County property record for 157 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,649 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer Jan 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 982670-1725 |
| Primary APN | 982670-1725 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,210 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 870 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 982670172500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 23RD AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-6029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | YESLERS H L 1ST ADD 7 & S 5 FT OF 8 LESS ALLEY |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | YESLERS H L 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
157 23rd Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000176 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 157 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
| Document Number | 0000000176 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 215 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251209000176 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 157 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 157 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
| Document Number | 0000000882 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201901070882 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 157 23RD AVE SEATTLE WA 981226029, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 23rd Ave was $11,649, up 9.5% from the year before.
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 | $11,649.00 (+9.49%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,639.00 | $1,075,000 (+1.99%) Land $1,074,000 Building $1,000 | $1,075,000 (+1.99%) Land $1,074,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2024 | $10,639.00 | $1,054,000 Land $1,053,000 Building $1,000 | $1,054,000 Land $1,053,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $8,945.00 | $1,017,000 Land $908,000 Building $109,000 | $1,017,000 Land $908,000 Building $109,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 157 23rd Ave 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.
The area around 157 23rd 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 929 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 |
| 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: T-Mobile.
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