231 40th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 231 40th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Square Footage2,330 sqft Living Area
Lot Size8,158 sqft (0.187 acres)
GarageAttached, 290 sqft
Last Sale$5,498,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$23,975.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN195470-0235
Alternative APN
  • 195470023506

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area2,330 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,570 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,380 sqft 1st Floor
Upper Floors950 sqft Upper Floors
Basement Area950 sqft Basement
Stories1 Stories
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area8,158 sqft (0.187 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area290 sqft Garage
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area180 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number195470023506
Street Address231 40TH AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112-5029
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDENNY BLAINE LAKE PARK
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section27
Legal SubdivisionDENNY BLAINE LAKE PARK
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionKING WA
Minor Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract7800

Owner

Source: King County records · APN 195470-0235

Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address2021 1ST AVE, F18, SEATTLE, WA 98121-3113
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SOUND COMMUNITY BANK
Oct 01, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SOUND COMMUNITY BANK
Sep 22, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage
COMMUNITY BANK
May 17, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20201389
Prior Transfer DateMay 13, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc0000000180
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address231 40TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5029
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000055
DateOct 01, 2021
Instrument20211001000055
Lender
NameSOUND COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98121
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address231 40TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5029
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2021
Title CompanyE-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000057
DateOct 01, 2021
Instrument20211001000057
Lender
NameSOUND COMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98121
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 22, 2020
Property Address231 40TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5029
Document Number0000001389
Map ReferenceVOL 9 PG 85
Instrument DateSep 17, 2020
Instrument20200922001389
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,619.85
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2021 1ST AVE APT F18, F18, SEATTLE, WA 98121-3113

Mortgage

Document Number0000001390
DateSep 22, 2020
Instrument20200922001390
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 17, 2017
Property Address231 40TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5029
Document Number0000000180
Instrument DateMay 13, 2017
Instrument201705170180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 23, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer
  • Partial Interest

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address231 40TH AVE E SEATTLE WA 981125029, SEATTLE, WA 98112-5029

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$23,975.00 (+7.66%)
2025$22,270.00$2,319,000 (-) Land $2,318,000 Building $1,000$2,319,000 (-) Land $2,318,000 Building $1,000
2024$22,270.00 (+20.45%)$2,319,000 (+6.82%) Land $2,318,000 Building $1,000$2,319,000 (+6.82%) Land $2,318,000 Building $1,000
2022$18,489.00$2,171,000 Land $2,161,000 Building $10,000$2,171,000 Land $2,161,000 Building $10,000

Flood & Wildfire

231 40th Ave E is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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