King County property record for 2575 56th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,520 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $10,923 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 637200-0165 |
| Primary APN | 637200-0165 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,030 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Lot Area | 4,520 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 637200016508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2575 56TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98116-2219 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | OLSON LAND COS 3RD ADD PLAT BLOCK: 5 PLAT LOT: 20 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLSON LAND COS 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 9701 |
2575 56th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2006.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2575 56TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-2219 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 1989 |
| Deed Document Number | 20061435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2575 56th Ave SW was $10,923.
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 | $10,923.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,029,000 (+8.66%) Land $478,000 Building $551,000 | $1,029,000 (+8.66%) Land $478,000 Building $551,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,399.00 | $947,000 Land $446,000 Building $501,000 | $947,000 Land $446,000 Building $501,000 |
| 2022 | $8,395.00 | $971,000 Land $399,000 Building $572,000 | $971,000 Land $399,000 Building $572,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2575 56th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1982.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1982–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2017 |
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 2575 56th Ave SW 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 665 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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