305 27th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 305 27th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1901
Lot Size	0.045 acres (1,978 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$420,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,975 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`125020-0555`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`125020-0555`
Alternative APN	`125020055500`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	620 sqft
Upper Floors Area	420 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1901
Effective Year Built	Effective 1901
Lot Area	1,978 sqft (0.045 acres)
Garage Area	480 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	125020055500
Street Address	305 27TH AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98144-2409
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LR2 (M)
Legal Description	BURKES 2ND ADD UNIT LOT C SEATTLE SHORT SUBDIVISION NO. 2207640 REC NO. 2003027900004 SD SHORT SUBDIVISION DAF -- LOT 12 IN BLOCK 7 OF BURKES SECOND ADDITION LESS THAT POR CONDEMNED FOR ST IN KING COUNTY S.C.C. NO. 41595AS PROVIDED BY C.O.S. ORD NO.
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	BURKES 2ND ADD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	8900

Owner

305 27th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	305 27TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2409
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 10, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20171247
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 8, 2004
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001624
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2017
Property Address	305 27TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2409
Document Number	0000001247
Map Reference	VOL1 PG248
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2017
Instrument	20170927001247
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	305 27TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2409

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001248
Date	Sep 27, 2017
Instrument	20170927001248

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 305 27th Ave S was $5,975.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,975.00
2025		$576,000 (+3.6%) Land $361,000 Building $215,000	$576,000 (+3.6%) Land $361,000 Building $215,000
2024	$5,366.00	$556,000 Land $354,000 Building $202,000	$556,000 Land $354,000 Building $202,000
2022	$4,870.00	$571,000 Land $306,000 Building $265,000	$571,000 Land $306,000 Building $265,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 305 27th Ave S 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	1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 305 27th Ave S 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 865 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20