2038 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Property Records

King County property record for 2038 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,310 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.031 acres (1,360 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$10,484 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN290220-0059

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN290220-0059
Alternative APN
  • 290220005901

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,310 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,570 sqft
1st Floor Area540 sqft
2nd Floor Area540 sqft
Basement Area230 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,360 sqft (0.031 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number290220005901
Street Address2038 FRANKLIN AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98102-3523
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR2 (M)
Legal DescriptionGREENS ADD PAR C OF SEATTLE SHORT SUBD #9804919 REC #9904019003 DAF - PCL A OF SEATTLE SHORT SUBD NO 9700045 REC NO 9803049012 SAID SHORT SUBD DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 11 & NORTH 6 FT OF LOT 12 BLK 1 GREENS ADDITION
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionGREENES ADD
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number11-12
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract6600

Owner

Source: King County records, as of October 15, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address2038 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3523
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 4, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 4, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026546
Prior Transfer DateOct 15, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc0000002338
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 4, 2026
Property Address2038 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3523
Document Number0000000546
Instrument DateAug 27, 2026
Instrument2026546
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2026
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE W, CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2038 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3523
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000000547,
DateSep 4, 2026
Instrument20260904547
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

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$10,484.00 (+13.05%)
2025$1,031,000 (+5.1%) Land $472,000 Building $559,000$1,031,000 (+5.1%) Land $472,000 Building $559,000
2024$9,274.00 (+28.5%)$981,000 (+14.07%) Land $472,000 Building $509,000$981,000 (+14.07%) Land $472,000 Building $509,000
2022$7,217.00$860,000 Land $314,000 Building $546,000$860,000 Land $314,000 Building $546,000

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 Policies4 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 759 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
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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