King County property record for 1608 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,218 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $7,180 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage May 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722850-1900 |
| Primary APN | 722850-1900 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 7,218 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 722850190009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1608 20TH AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-2806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | RENTON HILL ADD PCL A TGW UND 12.5% INT IN BASEMENT UTILITY ROOM AS SHOWN ON FACE OF CITY OF SEATTLE SHORT SUBD NO 9402446 REC NO 9504030244 SD SHORT SUBD DAF: LOTS 11 & 12 BLK 15 RENTON HILL |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTON HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
1608 20th Ave, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: King County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7223 201ST ST SE, SNOHOMISH, WA 98296-5127 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 22, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 29, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141785 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1608 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001393 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170227001393 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1608 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2806 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001449 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180522001449 |
| Name | AMERICAN AIRLINES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WORTH, TX 76155 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 21, 2033 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1608 20th Ave was $7,180.
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 | $7,180.00 | ||
| 2025 | $624,000 (-0.16%) Land $340,000 Building $284,000 | $624,000 (-0.16%) Land $340,000 Building $284,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,695.00 | $625,000 Land $334,000 Building $291,000 | $625,000 Land $334,000 Building $291,000 |
| 2022 | $6,067.00 | $641,000 Land $288,000 Building $353,000 | $641,000 Land $288,000 Building $353,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1608 20th Ave 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 1608 20th Ave 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 1,153 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 · 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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