King County property record for 2005 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,077 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,469 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $13,570 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 519110-0185 |
| Primary APN | 519110-0185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,850 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 740 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 3,077 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 519110018503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2005 E MERCER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-4030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | MARVINS CAPITOL HILL ADD PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARVINS CAPITOL HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 7600 |
2005 E Mercer St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2005 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20032607 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 29, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003121700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 2005 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4030 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000839 |
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| Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210524000839 |
| Name | CORNERSTONE HOME LENDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77027 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 2005 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4030 |
| Document Number | 0000001038 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 6 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180625001038 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | NEXTITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2005 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-4030 |
| Document Number | 0000001039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180625001039 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2005 E Mercer St was $13,570.
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 | $13,570.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,320,000 (-1.86%) Land $867,000 Building $453,000 | $1,320,000 (-1.86%) Land $867,000 Building $453,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,832.00 | $1,345,000 Land $867,000 Building $478,000 | $1,345,000 Land $867,000 Building $478,000 |
| 2022 | $11,464.00 | $1,349,000 Land $525,000 Building $824,000 | $1,349,000 Land $525,000 Building $824,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2005 E Mercer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 · Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
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 2005 E Mercer 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 |
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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 851 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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