1815 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1815 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1916
Lot Size0.061 acres (2,640 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$975,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill$10,250 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2023 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN408330-4245

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN408330-4245
Alternative APN
  • 408330424503

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,680 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,400 sqft
1st Floor Area890 sqft
Upper Floors Area620 sqft
Basement Area890 sqft
Finished Basement170 sqft
Unfinished Basement720 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1916
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1916
Lot Area2,640 sqft (0.061 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area220 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number408330424503
Street Address1815 N 38TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-8325
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionLAKE UNION ADD W 30 FT OF 1 & E 14 FT OF 12
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionLAKE UNION ADD
Legal Block43
Legal Lot Number1&12
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract5100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal
listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1815 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8325
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 14, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FRONT ROW INVESTMENTS LP
Feb 23, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023263
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateApr 14, 2023
Property Address1815 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8325
Document Number0000000263
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 238
Instrument DateApr 11, 2023
Instrument20230414000263
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 25, 2023
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$16,415.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1815 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8325

Mortgage

Document Number0000000264
DateApr 14, 2023
Instrument20230414000264
Lender
NameFRONT ROW INVESTMENTS LP
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2023
Property Address1815 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8325
Document Number0000000623
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 238
Instrument DateFeb 2, 2023
Instrument20230223000623
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,250.00 (+13.8%)
2025$985,000 (+6.03%) Land $521,000 Building $464,000$985,000 (+6.03%) Land $521,000 Building $464,000
2024$9,007.00 (+1,024.47%)$929,000 (+298.71%) Land $483,000 Building $446,000$929,000 (+298.71%) Land $483,000 Building $446,000
2022$801.00 Senior Citizen's exemption$233,000 Land $73,000 Building $160,000$233,000 Land $73,000 Building $160,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,090 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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