King County property record for 259 E Howe St, Seattle, WA 98102 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.25 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
| Square Footage | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,429 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $891,900 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $7,709.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 338390-0059 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,600 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 490 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 500 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Upper Floors | 210 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 210 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 210 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse Style |
| Lot Area | 1,429 sqft (0.033 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 190 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft Deck |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 338390005902 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 E HOWE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-3628 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Legal Description | HILTON ADD PCL E CITY OF SEATTLE SHORT SUBD NO 9904169 REC NO 19991118900011 SD SHORT SUBD DAF: LOT 11 & PORTION LOT 1 BLK 1 LYING NWLY OF LINE DRAWN PARALLEL WITH & 185 FT NWLY, WHEN MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLE AND/OR RADIALLY, FROM CENTERLINE OF PSH NO |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1&11 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 6600 |
Source: King County records · APN 338390-0059
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 E HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Re-recorded Document TITLE FORWARD |
| Aug 26, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE FORWARD |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2022348 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000348 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 259 E HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 05, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221005000482 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.85% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 01, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.95% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Re-recorded Document |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 259 E HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3628 |
| Document Number | 0000000348 |
| Map Reference | DOC 19991118900011 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221031000348 |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 259 E HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3628 |
| Document Number | 0000001395 |
| Map Reference | DOC 19991118900011 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220826001395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 06, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14,980.82 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1628 JOHN F KENNEDY BOULVARD 8 PENN CENTER #700 # 700, 700, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,709.00 (+5.78%) | ||
| 2025 | $751,000 (-1.83%) Land $330,000 Building $421,000 | $751,000 (-1.83%) Land $330,000 Building $421,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,288.00 (+19.07%) | $765,000 (+5.52%) Land $330,000 Building $435,000 | $765,000 (+5.52%) Land $330,000 Building $435,000 |
| 2022 | $6,121.00 | $725,000 Land $181,000 Building $544,000 | $725,000 Land $181,000 Building $544,000 |
259 E Howe St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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