Spokane County property record for 1638 E Empire Ave, Spokane, WA 99207
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,818 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 35043.0715 |
| Primary APN | 35043.0715 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 4 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,774 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,868 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 934 sqft |
| Basement Area | 934 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 94 sqft |
| Utility Room | Utility Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,502 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Concrete/Masonry Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 25 sqft |
| Patio Area | 56 sqft |
| Canopy | 221 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1638 E EMPIRE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SPOKANE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 99207-4507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSF |
| Legal Description | VISTA HTS L5 B4 |
| Legal Range | 43E |
| Legal Township | 25N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | VISTA HTS |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SPOKANE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Spokane County records, as of September 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1228 E NORTH AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99207-3420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20166547684 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006476902 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SPOKANE WA |
| Property Address | 1638 E EMPIRE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99207-4507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SPOKANE COUNTY TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0007316722 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 7316722 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Spokane County assessment roll, as of September 16, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Spokane County |
| Municipality | Spokane City |
| Unified School District | Spokane Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,818.00 (+5.15%) | $275,000 (+2.92%) Land $75,000 Building $200,000 | $275,000 (+2.92%) Land $75,000 Building $200,000 |
| 2025 | $2,680.00 (+2.41%) | ||
| 2024 | $267,200 (+29.65%) Land $60,000 Building $207,200 | $267,200 (+29.65%) Land $60,000 Building $207,200 | |
| 2023 | $2,617.00 (+8.41%) | $206,100 Land $35,000 Building $171,100 | $206,100 Land $35,000 Building $171,100 |
| 2022 | $2,414.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 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.
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 | CITY OF SPOKANE serves 346,138 people · EPA ID WA5383100 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2022–2024) 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 783 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wind Wireless Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| Intermax Networks Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: TDS Telecom.
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