1908 N 48th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 1908 N 48th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,400 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$485,000 (May 2005)
Tax Bill$10,620 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN408380-1205

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN408380-1205
Alternative APN
  • 408380120506

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,060 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,490 sqft
1st Floor Area770 sqft
Upper Floors Area290 sqft
Basement Area380 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1923
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1923
Lot Area4,400 sqft (0.101 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchEnclosed Porch
Porch Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number408380120506
Street Address1908 N 48TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-6846
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLR1 (M1)
Legal DescriptionLAKE UNION 2ND ADD 16 & W 19 FT OF 17
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionLAKE UNION 2ND ADD
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number16-17
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract5100

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Wallingford-Meridian Streetcar Historic District
listed 2022 · 643 contributing resources · NRIS 100008441

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address1908 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6846
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 27, 2005 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 31, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20051917
Prior Transfer DateSep 11, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc0009181841
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 30, 2018
Property Address1908 N 48TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6846
Document Number0000001118
Instrument DateOct 24, 2018
Instrument201810301118
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1908 N 48TH ST SEATTLE WA 981036846, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6846

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$10,620.00 (+15.47%)
2025$1,009,000 (+7.8%) Land $1,008,000 Building $1,000$1,009,000 (+7.8%) Land $1,008,000 Building $1,000
2024$9,197.00 (+21.41%)$936,000 (+7.59%) Land $935,000 Building $1,000$936,000 (+7.59%) Land $935,000 Building $1,000
2022$7,575.00$870,000 Land $834,000 Building $36,000$870,000 Land $834,000 Building $36,000

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 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 962 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, AT&T, Google Fiber.

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