1621 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1621 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,300 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.079 acres (3,420 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$135,000 (Mar 1994)
Tax Bill$14,491 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN408330-3950

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN408330-3950
Alternative APN
  • 408330395000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,300 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,230 sqft
1st Floor Area930 sqft
2nd Floor Area890 sqft
Upper Floors Area480 sqft
Basement Area930 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1995
Lot Area3,420 sqft (0.079 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number408330395000
Street Address1621 N 38TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-8227
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionLAKE UNION ADD E 1/2 PLAT BLOCK: 41 PLAT LOT: 1
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionLAKE UNION ADD
Legal Block41
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract5402

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal
listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

1621 N 38th St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 1994.

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1621 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8227
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 21, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 21, 1994 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number19941706
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1621 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8227
Document Number0000000178
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1621 N 38TH ST SEATTLE WA 981038227, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8227

Mortgage

Document Number0000000178
DateFeb 20, 2018
Instrument201802200178
Lender
NameBOEING EMPS CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98124-9750
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueFeb 19, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1621 N 38th St was $14,491.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$14,491.00
2025$1,413,000 (+6.08%) Land $658,000 Building $755,000$1,413,000 (+6.08%) Land $658,000 Building $755,000
2024$12,712.00$1,332,000 Land $610,000 Building $722,000$1,332,000 Land $610,000 Building $722,000
2022$11,699.00$1,378,000 Land $545,000 Building $833,000$1,378,000 Land $545,000 Building $833,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1621 N 38th St 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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 1621 N 38th 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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