King County property record for 223 NW 53rd St, Seattle, WA 98107
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $149,000 (Aug 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $11,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 953010-0895 |
| Primary APN | 953010-0895 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,200 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Lot Area | 8,202 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 953010089506 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 223 NW 53RD ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98107-2057 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | WOODLAWN TERRACE ADD LESS POR 26 ELY OF NLY PROD OF WLY LN OF 19 BLK 8 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAWN TERRACE ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26-27 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
223 NW 53rd St is held in a trust since March 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 223 NW 53RD ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107-2057 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19899151192 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12 / 55 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001628 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 223 NW 53RD ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107-2057 |
| Document Number | 0000001628 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 55 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210323001628 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 223 NW 53rd St was $11,599.
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 | $11,599.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,070,000 (-3.69%) Land $1,065,000 Building $5,000 | $1,070,000 (-3.69%) Land $1,065,000 Building $5,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,163.00 | $1,111,000 (+13.6%) Land $1,110,000 Building $1,000 | $1,111,000 (+13.6%) Land $1,110,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2023 | $978,000 (-) Land $977,000 Building $1,000 | $978,000 (-) Land $977,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2022 | $8,803.00 | $978,000 Land $977,000 Building $1,000 | $978,000 Land $977,000 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 223 NW 53rd St 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 223 NW 53rd 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 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 933 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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