King County property record for 1621 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Sep 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $11,132 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2018 Mortgage Oct 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531810-1235 |
| Primary APN | 531810-1235 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Radiant |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 531810123509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1621 42ND AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-3215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | MCGILVRAS JJ 3RD ADD REPLAT N 10 FT OF LOT 19 & S 10 FT OF LOT 20 AKA PARCEL A SEA SP #82-0009 REC #8607251093 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT |
| Legal Block | 11 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-20 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 6300 |
1621 42nd Ave E, a townhouse, is held in a trust since October 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1621 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3215 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111399 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002811 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1621 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3215 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000572 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180829000572 |
| Name | MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45245 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1621 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3215 |
| Document Number | 0000002811 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202010282811 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 1621 42ND AVE E SEATTLE WA 981123215, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3215 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1621 42nd Ave E was $11,132.
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 | $11,132.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,074,000 (+3.17%) Land $708,000 Building $366,000 | $1,074,000 (+3.17%) Land $708,000 Building $366,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,037.00 | $1,041,000 Land $708,000 Building $333,000 | $1,041,000 Land $708,000 Building $333,000 |
| 2022 | $17,882.00 | $1,123,000 Land $660,000 Building $463,000 | $1,123,000 Land $660,000 Building $463,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1621 42nd Ave E 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 | 2 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.
The area around 1621 42nd Ave E 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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