King County property record for 1656 E Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,240 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.447 acres (19,455 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $580,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $24,600 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134230-0320 |
| Primary APN | 134230-0320 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,500 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 940 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 19,455 sqft (0.447 acres) |
| Deck Area | 780 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 134230032002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1656 E GARFIELD ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-2820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION PCL B SEATTLE BLA #2002832 REC #20011025900006 BEING POR OF NW & SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 STR 21-25-04 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL EXTENSION |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
1656 E Garfield St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2002.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1656 E GARFIELD ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995582 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002573 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1656 E Garfield St was $24,600.
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 | $24,600.00 | ||
| 2025 | $2,404,000 (+7.56%) Land $1,554,000 Building $850,000 | $2,404,000 (+7.56%) Land $1,554,000 Building $850,000 | |
| 2024 | $21,265.00 | $2,235,000 Land $1,554,000 Building $681,000 | $2,235,000 Land $1,554,000 Building $681,000 |
| 2022 | $21,152.00 | $2,446,000 Land $2,199,000 Building $247,000 | $2,446,000 Land $2,199,000 Building $247,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1656 E Garfield St 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.
Wildfire risk around 1656 E Garfield St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 365 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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