King County property record for 1617 N 55th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,500 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,013 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $493,500 (Apr 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $18,121 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 913610-0346 |
| Primary APN | 913610-0346 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,730 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 680 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 680 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Lot Area | 4,013 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 913610034609 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1617 N 55TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-5905 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | WALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE W 7.5 FT OF 9 ALL 10 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 07 |
| Legal Subdivision | WALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 4600 |
1617 N 55th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2005.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 N 55TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5905 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 30, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051381 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 13, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1617 N 55th St was $18,121.
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 | $18,121.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,766,000 (+9.15%) Land $741,000 Building $1,025,000 | $1,766,000 (+9.15%) Land $741,000 Building $1,025,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,468.00 | $1,618,000 Land $687,000 Building $931,000 | $1,618,000 Land $687,000 Building $931,000 |
| 2022 | $14,102.00 | $1,674,000 Land $613,000 Building $1,061,000 | $1,674,000 Land $613,000 Building $1,061,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1617 N 55th 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 1617 N 55th 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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