Spokane County property record for 1616 E Houston Ave, Spokane, WA 99217
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 0.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,235 (Mar 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $2,053 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 36283.1911 |
| Primary APN | 36283.1911 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 0.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,500 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Street Address | 1616 E HOUSTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPOKANE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99217-7538 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | LI |
| Legal Description | GUNNS ADDITION LT 7-8 BLK 27 |
| Legal Range | 43E |
| Legal Township | 26N |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | GUNNS ADD |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPOKANE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 11204 |
1616 E Houston Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2002.
Source: Spokane County records, as of September 16, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14605 N FAIRVIEW DR, MEAD, WA 99021-9000 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 14, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20024701662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1616 E Houston Ave was $2,053, up 2.3% from the year before.
Source: Spokane County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane County |
| Municipality | Spokane City |
| Unified School District | Spokane Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,053.00 (+2.34%) | $204,400 Land $67,500 Building $136,900 | $204,400 Land $67,500 Building $136,900 |
| 2025 | $2,006.00 | ||
| 2024 | $179,750 (+8.74%) Land $60,750 Building $119,000 | $179,750 (+8.74%) Land $60,750 Building $119,000 | |
| 2023 | $1,764.00 (-9.03%) | $165,300 Land $54,000 Building $111,300 | $165,300 Land $54,000 Building $111,300 |
| 2022 | $1,939.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1616 E Houston Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 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 1616 E Houston 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 | CITY OF SPOKANE serves 346,138 people · EPA ID WA5383100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| TDS Telecom Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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