King County property record for 1601 N 52nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,865 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,404 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 913610-2056 |
| Primary APN | 913610-2056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,865 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 4,234 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 913610205605 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1601 N 52ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-6109 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | WALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE N 58 FT OF FOLG-W 13 FT OF 13 & ALL 14-15 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE ADD |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 4600 |
1601 N 52nd St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 31073, SEATTLE, WA 98103-1073 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage UMPQUA BANK |
| May 7, 2020 | Correction Deed ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020364 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000364 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1601 N 52ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6109 |
| Document Number | 0000000364 |
| Map Reference | VOL 4 PG 74 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200512000364 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,805.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 31073, SEATTLE, WA 98103-1073 |
| Document Number | 0000000365 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200512000365 |
| Name | UMPQUA BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1601 N 52ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6109 |
| Document Number | 0000000811 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2012 |
| Instrument | 202005070811 |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 N 52ND ST SEATTLE WA 981036109, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6109 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1601 N 52nd St was $12,404, up 10.4% 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 | $12,404.00 (+10.4%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,235.00 | $1,150,600 (+2.7%) Land $677,400 Building $473,200 | $1,150,600 (+2.7%) Land $677,400 Building $473,200 |
| 2024 | $11,235.00 | $1,120,400 Land $635,100 Building $485,300 | $1,120,400 Land $635,100 Building $485,300 |
| 2022 | $9,678.00 | $1,091,700 Land $508,000 Building $583,700 | $1,091,700 Land $508,000 Building $583,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1601 N 52nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 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 1601 N 52nd 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 |
|---|
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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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