King County property record for 1718 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,450 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $249,500 (Jun 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $16,343 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 212504-9056 |
| Primary APN | 212504-9056 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 760 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,130 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 560 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 212504905606 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1718 E GALER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-2817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | N 89.87 FT OF S 119.87 FT OF W 50 FT OF E 1/2 OF W 1/2 OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | JENNINGS BALLARD ADDITION |
| Legal Block | 56 |
| Legal Lot Number | 212504 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 6200 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1718 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1996911 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 27, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000914 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $16,343.00 (+17.93%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,576,000 (+10.06%) Land $806,000 Building $770,000 | $1,576,000 (+10.06%) Land $806,000 Building $770,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,858.00 (+7.35%) | $1,432,000 (-6.22%) Land $806,000 Building $626,000 | $1,432,000 (-6.22%) Land $806,000 Building $626,000 |
| 2022 | $12,909.00 | $1,527,000 Land $774,000 Building $753,000 | $1,527,000 Land $774,000 Building $753,000 |
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 · 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.
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 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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