King County property record for 170 Melrose Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 19,752 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.317 acres (13,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $88,791 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Nov 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 292504-9047 |
| Primary APN | 292504-9047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 38 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 19,752 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 23,727 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 13,800 sqft (0.317 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 292504904700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 MELROSE AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-5552 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR (M) |
| Legal Description | POR OF SW 1/4 BAAP 1610 FT E & 886.77 FT N OF SW COR OF SUBD TH E 115 FT TH N 120 FT TH W 115 FT TH S 120 FT TO POB |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | FT N OF SW COR OF SUBD |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 7406 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2633 EASTLAKE AVE E, 307, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3231 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Nov 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 27, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 27, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 1999847 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 7, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000634 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 170 MELROSE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-5552 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001455 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211112001455 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 170 MELROSE AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-5552 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181127000989 |
| Name | LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
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 | $88,791.00 (-2.73%) | ||
| 2025 | $8,691,000 (-9.95%) Land $5,520,000 Building $3,171,000 | $8,691,000 (-9.95%) Land $5,520,000 Building $3,171,000 | |
| 2024 | $91,281.00 (+9.42%) | $9,651,000 (-3.54%) Land $5,520,000 Building $4,131,000 | $9,651,000 (-3.54%) Land $5,520,000 Building $4,131,000 |
| 2022 | $83,426.00 | $10,005,000 Land $5,106,000 Building $4,899,000 | $10,005,000 Land $5,106,000 Building $4,899,000 |
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 23, 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 | 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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