King County property record for 1908 S Charles St, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,158 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193730-0295 |
| Primary APN | 193730-0295 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,050 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 700 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 650 sqft |
| Basement Area | 700 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Lot Area | 4,500 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 193730029504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2933 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | DEARBORN STREET ADD TGW E 1/2 OF LOT 11 (AKA KCSCC NO. 97-2-28249-7 DATED 03-17-1999) |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEARBORN STREET ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 9400 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2933 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITY OF SEATTLE |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITY OF SEATTLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 25, 1999 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001294 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2933 |
| Document Number | 0000000397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230109000397 |
| Name | CITY OF SEATTLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2933 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1908 S CHARLES ST, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2933 |
| Document Number | 0000000367 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230109000367 |
| Name | CITY OF SEATTLE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Dec 28, 2032 |
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 | $1,158.00 (+3.49%) Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $1,119.00 (-64.09%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $705,000 (+3.68%) Land $542,000 Building $163,000 | $705,000 (+3.68%) Land $542,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2024 | $3,116.00 (+219.92%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $680,000 (+168.77%) Land $532,000 Building $148,000 | $680,000 (-2.44%) Land $532,000 Building $148,000 |
| 2022 | $974.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $253,000 Land $181,000 Building $72,000 | $697,000 Land $459,000 Building $238,000 |
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 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.
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 655 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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