King County property record for 1709 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 3,030 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,617 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Apr 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $10,828 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 794260-2070 |
| Primary APN | 794260-2070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,250 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 3,617 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 794260207004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1709 E ALDER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-5780 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | SQUIRE PARK ADD 4 LESS W 16 FT & LESS E 2 FT OF W 18 FT OF N 45 FT THOF & W 23.1 FT OF 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | SQUIRE PARK ADD |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 8700 |
1709 E Alder St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2010.
Source: King County records, as of August 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10040 OCCIDENTAL AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98168-1312 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 15, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000634 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000960 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1709 E Alder St was $10,828.
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 | $10,828.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,030,000 (+3.73%) Land $520,000 Building $510,000 | $1,030,000 (+3.73%) Land $520,000 Building $510,000 | |
| 2024 | $19,010.00 | $993,000 Land $510,000 Building $483,000 | $993,000 Land $510,000 Building $483,000 |
| 2022 | $17,612.00 | $1,019,000 Land $440,000 Building $579,000 | $1,019,000 Land $440,000 Building $579,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1709 E Alder St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 Policies | 1 in force |
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 1709 E Alder St 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 591 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 Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber.
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