King County property record for 217 Dorffel Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,461 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $25,767 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Transfer Feb 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 195470-0505 |
| Primary APN | 195470-0505 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,300 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Lot Area | 10,461 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 195470050509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 DORFFEL DR E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | DENNY BLAINE LAKE PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNY BLAINE LAKE PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 7800 |
217 Dorffel Dr E is owned by an individual who bought it in June 1988.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3722 E HIGH LN, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5004 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19886150323 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9 / 85 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 217 DORFFEL DR E, SEATTLE, WA 98112 |
| Document Number | 0000000356 |
| Map Reference | VOL 9 PG 85 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250805000356 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 217 DORFFEL DR E, SEATTLE, WA 98112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180216000293 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 25, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Dorffel Dr E was $25,767.
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 | $25,767.00 | ||
| 2025 | $2,496,000 (-) Land $2,495,000 Building $1,000 | $2,496,000 (-) Land $2,495,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $23,956.00 | $2,496,000 Land $2,495,000 Building $1,000 | $2,496,000 Land $2,495,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $19,866.00 | $2,336,000 Land $2,326,000 Building $10,000 | $2,336,000 Land $2,326,000 Building $10,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Dorffel Dr 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 217 Dorffel Dr 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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