King County property record for 1816 N 40th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,680 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,328 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Re-recorded Document |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 408330-2075 |
| Primary APN | 408330-2075 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,328 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 408330207502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1816 N 40TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-8302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | LAKE UNION ADD E 74 FT OF S 12 FT OF 5 & E 74 FT OF 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE UNION ADD |
| Legal Block | 22 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 5100 |
1816 N 40th St is owned by a company that acquired it in February 1998.
Source: King County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1816 N 40TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8302 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 11, 1998 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000888 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1816 N 40TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-8302 |
| Document Number | 0000000037 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637 |
| Record Updated | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $1,010.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1816 N 40th St was $11,587, up 13.7% from the year before.
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 | $11,587.00 (+13.72%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,189.00 | $1,096,000 (+6.1%) Land $757,000 Building $339,000 | $1,096,000 (+6.1%) Land $757,000 Building $339,000 |
| 2024 | $10,189.00 | $1,033,000 Land $702,000 Building $331,000 | $1,033,000 Land $702,000 Building $331,000 |
| 2022 | $9,667.00 | $1,106,000 Land $627,000 Building $479,000 | $1,106,000 Land $627,000 Building $479,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1816 N 40th 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 1816 N 40th 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 1,090 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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