1715 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108 Property Records

King County property record for 1715 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,090 sqft · built 1943
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,312 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$390,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$5,299 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`171490-0205`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`171490-0205`
Alternative APN	`171490020509`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,090 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,090 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1943
Effective Year Built	Effective 1943
Lot Area	4,312 sqft (0.099 acres)
Deck Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	171490020509
Street Address	1715 S ORCAS ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98108-2801
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	COLVINS ADD TO GEORGETOWN W 1/2 OF FOLG- N 18 FT OF 26 & ALL OF 27 & 28
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	COLVINS ADD TO GEORGETOWN
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	26
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	10402

Owner

1715 S Orcas St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1715 S ORCAS ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2801
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 4, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Apr 18, 2017	Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20212589
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Mar 4, 2021
Property Address	1715 S ORCAS ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2801
Document Number	0000002589
Map Reference	VOL 13 PG 3
Instrument Date	Mar 2, 2021
Instrument	20210304002589
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,245.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002590
Date	Mar 4, 2021
Instrument	20210304002590

Lender

Name	HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

April 2017: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document Type	Affidavit of Death
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Apr 18, 2017
Property Address	1715 S ORCAS ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2801
Document Number	0000000337
Instrument Date	Apr 3, 2017
Instrument	201704180337
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 24, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1715 S ORCAS ST SEATTLE WA 981082801, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2801

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1715 S Orcas St was $5,299.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,299.00
2025		$472,000 (+3.51%) Land $310,000 Building $162,000	$472,000 (+3.51%) Land $310,000 Building $162,000
2024	$4,784.00	$456,000 Land $310,000 Building $146,000	$456,000 Land $310,000 Building $146,000
2022	$4,417.00	$481,000 Land $237,000 Building $244,000	$481,000 Land $237,000 Building $244,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1715 S Orcas St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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.

Wildfire

The area around 1715 S Orcas 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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