159 McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98109 Property Records

King County property record for 159 McGraw St, Seattle, WA 98109

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,600 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,091,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$14,068 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Line of Credit
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN213870-0046

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN213870-0046
Alternative APN
  • 213870004602

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,600 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area940 sqft
Upper Floors Area720 sqft
Basement Area940 sqft
Finished Basement940 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Lot Area4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area160 sqft
Deck Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number213870004602
Street Address159 MCGRAW ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98109-2019
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionDWIGHTS ADD E 40 FT
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionDWIGHTS ADD
Legal Block159
Legal Lot Number9-12
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract6800

Owner

Source: King County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 9, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
HOMESTREET BANK
Nov 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UMPQUA BANK
Oct 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
UMPQUA BANK
Oct 6, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
Jul 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 11, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM
HOMESTREET BANK
Oct 6, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOMESTREET BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20171624
Last Transfer DateJun 6, 2019
Transfer Doc0000000632
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000448
DateFeb 9, 2018
Instrument20180209000448
Lender
NameHOMESTREET BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019

Mortgage

Document Number0000002704
DateNov 30, 2020
Instrument20201130002704
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019

Mortgage

Document Number0000002154
DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument20201006002154
Lender
NameUMPQUA BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002153
DateOct 6, 2020
Instrument20201006002153
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77027
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

July 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJul 2, 2019
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Document Number0000000632
Instrument DateJun 6, 2019
Instrument201907020632
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MCGRAW ST SEATTLE WA 981092019, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 11, 2017
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Document Number0000001624
Map ReferenceVOL2 PG193
Instrument DateOct 6, 2017
Instrument20171011001624
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019

Mortgage

Document Number0000001625
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument20171011001625
Lender
NameHOMESTREET BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4%
Type Change DateNov 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.75%
Max Rate At Change9%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate9%

Mortgage

Document Number0000001626
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument20171011001626
Lender
NameHOMESTREET BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueOct 15, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address159 MCGRAW ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2019
Document Number0000001626
Instrument DateOct 6, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 17, 2017
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address208 BOYLSTON AVE E #2 SEATTLE WA 981025689, 2, SEATTLE, WA 98102-5689

Mortgage

Document Number0000001626
DateOct 11, 2017
Instrument201710111626
Lender
NameHOMESTREET BK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101-2326
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueOct 10, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$14,068.00 (+13.74%)
2025$1,357,000 (+5.93%) Land $864,000 Building $493,000$1,357,000 (+5.93%) Land $864,000 Building $493,000
2024$12,369.00 (+11.94%)$1,281,000 (-1.31%) Land $864,000 Building $417,000$1,281,000 (-1.31%) Land $864,000 Building $417,000
2022$11,050.00$1,298,000 Land $915,000 Building $383,000$1,298,000 Land $915,000 Building $383,000

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 901 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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