1816 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1816 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.25 ba · 3,290 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,600 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$890,000 (Jul 2004)
Tax Bill$22,134 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531810-1555

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531810-1555
Alternative APN
  • 531810155501

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.25 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,290 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,490 sqft
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,090 sqft
Basement Area1,000 sqft
Finished Basement1,000 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1909
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1909
Lot Area3,600 sqft (0.083 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area200 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area130 sqft
Deck Area260 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number531810155501
Street Address1816 38TH AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-3138
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionMC GILVRAS JJ 3RD ADD REPLAT PLAT BLOCK: 17 PLAT LOT: 7
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract6300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address800 MCGILVRA BLVD E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5038
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 6, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 2, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20041480
Prior Transfer DateSep 14, 1998
Prior Transfer Doc0000000696
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$22,134.00 (+11.08%)
2025$2,171,000 (+3.23%) Land $976,000 Building $1,195,000$2,171,000 (+3.23%) Land $976,000 Building $1,195,000
2024$19,927.00 (+11.01%)$2,103,000 (-2.09%) Land $976,000 Building $1,127,000$2,103,000 (-2.09%) Land $976,000 Building $1,127,000
2022$17,951.00$2,148,000 Land $910,000 Building $1,238,000$2,148,000 Land $910,000 Building $1,238,000

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

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 Policies3 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 509 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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