King County property record for 311 Smith Pl, Seattle, WA 98109
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.483 acres (21,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,205,000 (Nov 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,000 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Sep 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 534420-0350 |
| Primary APN | 534420-0350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 21,050 sqft (0.483 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Deck Area | 180 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 534420035006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 311 SMITH PL |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98109-2055 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | MC KENNEYS ADD LESS E 30 FT OF 1 & 2 LESS S 20 FT OF E 30 FT OF 3 & W 10 FT OF LOT 1 BLK 1 & S 5 FT OF LOT 1 BLK 2 COLONIAL PARK ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC KENNEYS ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 6000 |
311 Smith Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 311 SMITH PL, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2055 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 7, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024718 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000719 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Property Address | 311 SMITH PL, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2055 |
| Document Number | 0000000988 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251112000988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY MT, FIRST AMER TITLE INS COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 311 SMITH PL, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2055 |
| Document Number | 0000000989 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251112000989 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.87% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.8% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 311 SMITH PL, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2055 |
| Document Number | 0000000732 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230912000732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 311 Smith Pl was $14,000, up 13.1% from the year before.
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 | $14,000.00 (+13.07%) | ||
| 2025 | $12,382.00 | $1,359,000 (+5.92%) Land $1,057,000 Building $302,000 | $1,359,000 (+5.92%) Land $1,057,000 Building $302,000 |
| 2024 | $12,382.00 (+9.91%) | $1,283,000 Land $1,057,000 Building $226,000 | $1,283,000 Land $1,057,000 Building $226,000 |
| 2023 | $11,266.00 | ||
| 2022 | $11,266.00 | $1,300,000 Land $1,119,000 Building $181,000 | $1,300,000 Land $1,119,000 Building $181,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 311 Smith Pl 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.
The area around 311 Smith Pl 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 540 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 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.
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