1920 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 1920 38th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$310,000 (Sep 1994)
Tax Bill$18,129 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531810-2000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531810-2000
Alternative APN
  • 531810200000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,380 sqft
1st Floor Area1,090 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,010 sqft
Basement Area280 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1918
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area470 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area90 sqft
Deck Area250 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number531810200000
Street Address1920 38TH AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-3140
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD ADD REPLAT
Legal Block20
Legal Lot Number5-6
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract6300

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1920 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3140
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 20, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 20, 1994 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 9, 1992
Deed Document Number19941285
Last Transfer DateDec 20, 2013
Transfer Doc0000001119
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1920 38TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3140
Document Number0000001315
Instrument DateMay 25, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1920 38TH AVE E SEATTLE WA 981123140, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3140

Mortgage

Document Number0000001315
DateJun 5, 2018
Instrument201806051315
Lender
NameKEYBANK USA
TypeBank
AddressBROOKLYN, OH 44144
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 4, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$18,129.00 (+10.89%)
2025$1,729,000 (+3.22%) Land $1,599,000 Building $130,000$1,729,000 (+3.22%) Land $1,599,000 Building $130,000
2024$16,349.00 (+5.36%)$1,675,000 (-7.2%) Land $1,599,000 Building $76,000$1,675,000 (-7.2%) Land $1,599,000 Building $76,000
2022$15,518.00$1,805,000 Land $1,491,000 Building $314,000$1,805,000 Land $1,491,000 Building $314,000

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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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