King County property record for 1601 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,820 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,114 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 423240-0450 |
| Primary APN | 423240-0450 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 9 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,820 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 7,220 sqft |
| Security Alarm | Security Alarm |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,400 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 423240045009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 E MERCER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-4651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | LAWS ADD PLAT BLOCK: 15 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWS ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 7600 |
1601 E Mercer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 1993.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 701 5TH AVE, 6100, SEATTLE, WA 98104-7043 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 19, 1993 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002225 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1601 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4651 |
| Document Number | 0000000626 |
| Map Reference | VOL 1 PG 51 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221104000626 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 E Mercer St was $20,114.
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 | $20,114.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,923,000 (+3.28%) Land $594,000 Building $1,329,000 | $1,923,000 (+3.28%) Land $594,000 Building $1,329,000 | |
| 2024 | $18,128.00 | $1,862,000 Land $594,000 Building $1,268,000 | $1,862,000 Land $594,000 Building $1,268,000 |
| 2022 | $19,820.00 | $2,334,000 Land $594,000 Building $1,740,000 | $2,334,000 Land $594,000 Building $1,740,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 E Mercer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
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 1601 E Mercer 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 | 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 851 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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