1628 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1628 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeTriplex
Details6 bd · 3 ba · 3,590 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,305 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$969,000 (Oct 2012)
Tax Bill$21,033 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531810-1290

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531810-1290
Alternative APN
  • 531810129001

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,590 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,220 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,150 sqft
Basement Area1,220 sqft
Finished Basement1,220 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleTriplex
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,305 sqft (0.099 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number531810129001
Street Address1628 42ND AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-6213
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning CodeLR1 (M)
Legal DescriptionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT S 20 FT OF 2 & N 15 FT OF 3 LESS ALLEY
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number2-3
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group4
Census Block4011
Census Tract6300

Owner

1628 42nd Ave E, a triplex, is owned by a company that acquired it in February 2013.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1023 OX RD, TRINIDAD, CA 95570-9755
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 19, 2012 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 6, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20122061
Last Transfer DateFeb 21, 2013
Transfer Doc0000001525
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1628 42nd Ave E was $21,033.

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$21,033.00
2025$2,037,000 (+3.24%) Land $1,064,000 Building $973,000$2,037,000 (+3.24%) Land $1,064,000 Building $973,000
2024$18,948.00$1,973,000 Land $1,064,000 Building $909,000$1,973,000 Land $1,064,000 Building $909,000
2022$17,959.00$2,126,000 Land $992,000 Building $1,134,000$2,126,000 Land $992,000 Building $1,134,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1628 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 1628 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 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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