King County property record for 1656 21st Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,576 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,500 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $11,241 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 359250-0717 |
| Primary APN | 359250-0717 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,576 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 359250071701 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1656 21ST AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-3403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | INTERLAKEN ADD POR LOT 12 DAF BEG ON SELY MGN 21ST AVE E AAP 41.82 FT NELY FR MOST WLY COR SD LOT 12 & RNNG TH NELY ALG SD 21ST AVE E DIST 60.66 FT TO MOST NLY COR SD LOT 12 TH SELY ALG INTERLAKEN PL DIST 55.235FT TH SWLY TAP WHERE A STRAIGHT LN DRAW |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | INTERLAKEN ADD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
1656 21st Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2001.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1656 21ST AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 30, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996286 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002365 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1656 21st Ave E was $11,241.
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 | $11,241.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,085,000 (-1.81%) Land $793,000 Building $292,000 | $1,085,000 (-1.81%) Land $793,000 Building $292,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,625.00 | $1,105,000 Land $793,000 Building $312,000 | $1,105,000 Land $793,000 Building $312,000 |
| 2022 | $9,793.00 | $1,160,000 Land $666,000 Building $494,000 | $1,160,000 Land $666,000 Building $494,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 21st Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 3 (1996–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Heavy Rains, Snow Melt, Flooding, Land & Mud Slides |
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 1656 21st 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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