King County property record for 16 Smith St, Seattle, WA 98109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3.25 ba · 3,790 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,985,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $24,865 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 265250-1360 |
| Primary APN | 265250-1360 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,790 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,170 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Lot Area | 3,480 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | 580 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 265250136008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 SMITH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98109-1832 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | FRONT STREET CABLE ADD W 40 FT LESS ST |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRONT STREET CABLE ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 6000 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Sep 15, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jan 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Mar 14, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage JOHN E WALKER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020584 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 1989 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0010191470 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001701 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200528001701 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 0000000584 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200915000584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $41,567.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 0000000585 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200915000585 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 0000000437 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16 SMITH ST SEATTLE WA 981091832, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 0000000437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201902010437 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2034 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 0000000684 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703140684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16 SMITH ST SEATTLE WA 981091832, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Document Number | 685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703140685 |
| Name | JOHN E WALKER |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 SMITH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-1832 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2018 |
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 | $24,865.00 (+13.98%) | ||
| 2025 | $2,460,000 (+5.94%) Land $612,000 Building $1,848,000 | $2,460,000 (+5.94%) Land $612,000 Building $1,848,000 | |
| 2024 | $21,815.00 (+11.26%) | $2,322,000 (-1.28%) Land $612,000 Building $1,710,000 | $2,322,000 (-1.28%) Land $612,000 Building $1,710,000 |
| 2022 | $19,607.00 | $2,352,000 Land $648,000 Building $1,704,000 | $2,352,000 Land $648,000 Building $1,704,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 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.
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 871 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 | 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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