2016 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 Property Records

King County property record for 2016 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Office
Details8,890 sqft · built 1908
Lot Size0.076 acres (3,330 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$400,000 (Dec 1996)
Tax Bill$30,499 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN197720-0890

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN197720-0890
Alternative APN
  • 197720089006

Interior

Units31 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area8,890 sqft Gross Area
Office8,890 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1908
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area3,330 sqft (0.076 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number197720089006
Street Address2016 1ST AVE
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98121
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Commercial Office
Local Zoning CodeDMC 240/29
Legal DescriptionDENNYS A A 6TH ADD NLY 1/2 LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 43 PLAT LOT: 8
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionDENNYS A A 6TH ADD
Legal Block43
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract8002

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Pike Place Public Market Historic District
listed 1970 · 24 contributing resources · NRIS 70000644

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

2016 1st Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 1996.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3724 W COMMODORE WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1104
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSingle Person

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 10, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 10, 1996 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number1996119
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2016 1st Ave was $30,499.

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$30,499.00
2025$2,998,000 (-) Land $2,997,000 Building $1,000$2,998,000 (-) Land $2,997,000 Building $1,000
2024$28,302.00$2,998,000 Land $2,997,000 Building $1,000$2,998,000 Land $2,997,000 Building $1,000
2022$29,041.00$3,497,500 Land $3,496,500 Building $1,000$3,497,500 Land $3,496,500 Building $1,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2016 1st Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 2016 1st Ave 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 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, FiberFirst, Google Fiber, Hunter Communications, T-Mobile, Taluslink.

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