2208 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199 Property Records

King County property record for 2208 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 3.25 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size0.038 acres (1,650 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$810,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$7,343 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN277060-1619

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN277060-1619
Alternative APN
  • 277060161902

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths3.25 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,410 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,640 sqft
1st Floor Area580 sqft
2nd Floor Area540 sqft
Basement Area290 sqft
Finished Basement290 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2002
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2002
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,650 sqft (0.038 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area230 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft
Deck Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number277060161902
Street Address2208 W RUFFNER ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98199-4601
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR1 (M)
Legal DescriptionGILMANS ADD LOT D SEATTLE SP #2202111 REC #20020729900008 SD SP DAF PCL A & B SEATTLE SP #9600426 REC #9611190943 BEING LT 13 BLK 12 GILMANS ADD PLAT BLOCK: 12 PLAT LOT: 13
Legal Range03
Legal Township25
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionGILMANS ADD BLKS 01 THRU 87
Legal Block12
Legal Lot Number13
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract5801

Owner

2208 W Ruffner St, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2208 W RUFFNER ST, C, SEATTLE, WA 98199-4601
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 5, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Apr 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WASHINGTON FEDERAL NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 5, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021605
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 5, 2021
Property Address2208 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-4601
Document Number0000000605
Map ReferenceDOC 20020729900008
Instrument DateJul 28, 2021
Instrument20210805000605
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2021
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$13,523.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2208 W RUFFNER ST # C, C, SEATTLE, WA 98199-4601

Mortgage

Document Number0000000606
DateAug 5, 2021
Instrument20210805000606
Lender
NameFIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

Mortgage

Document Number0000000607
DateAug 5, 2021
Instrument20210805000607
Lender
NameFIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressHILLSBORO, OR 97124
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueAug 25, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

April 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address2208 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-4601
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000495
DateApr 30, 2019
Instrument20190430000495
Lender
NameWASHINGTON FEDERAL NA
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98101
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2208 W Ruffner St was $7,343.

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$7,343.00
2025$714,000 (-1.79%) Land $335,000 Building $379,000$714,000 (-1.79%) Land $335,000 Building $379,000
2024$6,938.00$727,000 Land $335,000 Building $392,000$727,000 Land $335,000 Building $392,000
2022$6,104.00$723,000 Land $324,000 Building $399,000$723,000 Land $324,000 Building $399,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 2208 W Ruffner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2012.

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (2012–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 3
Most Recent ClaimOct 2024 · other causes

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

The area around 2208 W Ruffner 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 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 860 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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