King County property record for 2020 42nd Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,240,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,475 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531910-0165 |
| Primary APN | 531910-0165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 3,600 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 531910016504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2020 42ND AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-2714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | MC GILVRAS J J 3RD SUPL TO PLAT BLOCK: 25 PLAT LOT: 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC GILVRAS J J 3RD SUPL TO |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 6300 |
2020 42nd Ave E is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.
Source: King County records, as of October 2, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2020 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
| Nov 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jan 24, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211909 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 2020 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000001909 |
| Map Reference | VOL 10 PG 31 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210115001909 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $21,177.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001910 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210115001910 |
| Name | PARKSIDE LENDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 2020 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000000186 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2020 42ND AVE E SEATTLE WA 981122714, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000000186 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201911210186 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 20, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 2020 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000000115 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2020 42ND AVE E SEATTLE WA 981122714, SEATTLE, WA 98112-2714 |
| Document Number | 0000000115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201902010115 |
| Name | THIRD FED'L S&L ASSN/CLEVELAND |
|---|---|
| Address | CLEVELAND, OH 44105 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.74% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2020 42nd Ave E was $15,475.
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 | $15,475.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,499,000 (+3.24%) Land $976,000 Building $523,000 | $1,499,000 (+3.24%) Land $976,000 Building $523,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,941.00 | $1,452,000 Land $976,000 Building $476,000 | $1,452,000 Land $976,000 Building $476,000 |
| 2022 | $13,794.00 | $1,636,000 Land $910,000 Building $726,000 | $1,636,000 Land $910,000 Building $726,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2020 42nd Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
The area around 2020 42nd Ave E 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 |
|---|
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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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