161 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 Property Records

King County property record for 161 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Property Summary

Property Type	Townhouse
Details	3 bd · 3.25 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 2014
Lot Size	0.027 acres (1,179 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$780,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$7,997 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`982670-1736`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`982670-1736`
Alternative APN	`982670173607`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.25 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,410 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,790 sqft
1st Floor Area	580 sqft
2nd Floor Area	540 sqft
Basement Area	290 sqft
Finished Basement	290 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2014
Effective Year Built	Effective 2014
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Lot Area	1,179 sqft (0.027 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	270 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	110 sqft
Deck Area	320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	982670173607
Street Address	161 23RD AVE, B
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98122-6029
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning Code	LR2 (M)
Legal Description	YESLERS H L 1ST ADD LOT A SEATTLE SP#3016499 REC# 20130312900005 SD SP DAF - LOT 8 LESS N 45 FT LESS ALLEY SD BLK 33 PLAT BLOCK: 33 PLAT LOT: 8
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	YESLERS H L 1ST ADD
Legal Block	33
Legal Lot Number	8
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	8700

Owner

161 23rd Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2021.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	161B 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 18, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE
May 28, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 28, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019490
Last Transfer Date	Aug 13, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000001130
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

August 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2021
Property Address	161 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029
Document Number	0000001130
Map Reference	DOC20140312900005
Instrument Date	Aug 13, 2021
Instrument	20210818001130
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 25, 2025
Title Company	TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161B 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001131
Date	Aug 18, 2021
Instrument	20210818001131

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	161 23RD AVE # B, B, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	TICOR

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001725
Date	Apr 1, 2020
Instrument	20200401001725

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BELLEVUE, WA 98004

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 28, 2019
Property Address	161 23RD AVE # B, B, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029
Document Number	0000000490
Map Reference	DOC 20140312900005
Instrument Date	May 22, 2019
Instrument	20190528000490
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$13,889.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	161 23RD AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6029

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000491
Date	May 28, 2019
Instrument	20190528000491

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 23rd Ave was $7,997.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,997.00
2025		$780,000 (-0.13%) Land $323,000 Building $457,000	$780,000 (-0.13%) Land $323,000 Building $457,000
2024	$7,435.00	$781,000 Land $317,000 Building $464,000	$781,000 Land $317,000 Building $464,000
2022	$6,616.00	$786,000 Land $274,000 Building $512,000	$786,000 Land $274,000 Building $512,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 161 23rd Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

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.

Wildfire

The area around 161 23rd 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 929 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 · 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: T-Mobile.

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