1637 N 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1637 N 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details7 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,810 sqft · built 1921
Lot Size0.111 acres (4,815 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Aug 2010)
Tax Bill$15,194 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN913610-1565

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN913610-1565
Alternative APN
  • 913610156501

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,810 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,420 sqft
1st Floor Area1,500 sqft
2nd Floor Area820 sqft
Basement Area1,490 sqft
Finished Basement880 sqft
Unfinished Basement610 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1921
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1921
Lot Area4,815 sqft (0.111 acres)

Exterior Amenities

Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area170 sqft
Deck Area360 sqft
SaunaSauna
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number913610156501
Street Address1637 N 53RD ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-6169
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionWALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE 3 & E 15 FT OF 4
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWALLINGFORDS DIV OF GREEN LAKE ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number3-4
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract4600

Owner

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1602 WEATHERSWOOD DR NW, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335-7876
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 27, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 27, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 12, 2001 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20101335
Last Transfer DateFeb 7, 2012
Transfer Doc0000001919
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1637 N 53RD ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6169
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001214
DateMar 12, 2021
Instrument20210312001214
Lender
NameBETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10271
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term179 Months
DueFeb 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$15,194.00 (+19.3%)
2025$1,460,000 (+11.45%) Land $768,000 Building $692,000$1,460,000 (+11.45%) Land $768,000 Building $692,000
2024$12,736.00 (+10.55%)$1,310,000 (-3.39%) Land $712,000 Building $598,000$1,310,000 (-3.39%) Land $712,000 Building $598,000
2022$11,521.00$1,356,000 Land $636,000 Building $720,000$1,356,000 Land $636,000 Building $720,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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 713 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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