Spokane County property record for 159 S Elm St, Spokane, WA 99201
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,777 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,676 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25241.1709 |
| Primary APN | 25241.1709 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Building Area | 2,777 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,016 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,086 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 866 sqft |
| Basement Area | 866 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 825 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 41 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Deck Area | 220 sqft |
| Canopy | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 159 S ELM ST |
|---|---|
| City | SPOKANE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99201-7459 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | RHD |
| Legal Description | BROWNES ADD S100FT OF L7 B20 |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNES ADD |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPOKANE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 3602 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Browne's Addition Historic District listed 1976 · 220 contributing resources · NRIS 76001916 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
159 S Elm St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Spokane County records, as of October 1, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37220 N LAKESIDE DR, ELK, WA 99009-9632 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/ESTN WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF EASTERN W |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Jan 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SPOKANE TEACHERS CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20237305161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0007305211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 S ELM ST, SPOKANE, WA 99201-7459 |
| Document Number | 0007305211 |
| Map Reference | VOL A PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7305211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/ESTN WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF EASTERN W |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 37220 N LAKESIDE DR, ELK, WA 99009-9632 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 S ELM ST, SPOKANE, WA 99201-7459 |
| Document Number | 0007305161 |
| Map Reference | VOL A PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7305161 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/ESTN WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF EASTERN W |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,850.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 37220 N LAKESIDE DR, ELK, WA 99009-9632 |
| Document Number | 0007305162 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7305162 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 S ELM ST, SPOKANE, WA 99201-7459 |
| Document Number | 0007172797 |
| Map Reference | VOL A PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7172797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/ESTN WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF EASTERN W |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,685.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 110 CALLE DEL PARQUE, SAN JUAN, PR 00911-1901 |
| Document Number | 0007172798 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 7172798 |
| Name | SPOKANE TEACHERS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 S Elm St was $5,676, up 7% from the year before.
Source: Spokane County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane County |
| Municipality | Spokane City |
| Unified School District | Spokane Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,676.00 (+7.03%) | $539,100 Land $95,000 Building $444,100 | $539,100 Land $95,000 Building $444,100 |
| 2025 | $5,303.00 | ||
| 2024 | $375,100 (+103.86%) Land $60,000 Building $315,100 | $375,100 (+103.86%) Land $60,000 Building $315,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,669.00 (+70.1%) | $184,000 Land $35,000 Building $149,000 | $184,000 Land $35,000 Building $149,000 |
| 2022 | $2,157.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 159 S Elm St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 S Elm St 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 |
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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 | CITY OF SPOKANE serves 346,138 people · EPA ID WA5383100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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