3116 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Property Records

King County property record for 3116 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.058 acres (2,521 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$840,000 (Jan 2008)
Tax Bill$12,678 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN196220-0065

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN196220-0065
Alternative APN
  • 196220006502

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,280 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,820 sqft
1st Floor Area780 sqft
2nd Floor Area830 sqft
Upper Floors Area530 sqft
Basement Area140 sqft
Finished Basement140 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleTriplex
Lot Area2,521 sqft (0.058 acres)
View / LotHighway
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area540 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area70 sqft
Deck Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number196220006502
Street Address3116 FRANKLIN AVE E
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98102-3851
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR1 (M)
Legal DescriptionDENNY FUHRMAN ADD SUPL LOT A SEATTLE SP #3004870 REC #20070416900012 SD SP BEING PCL C SEATTLE BLA #3004128 REC #20060711900010 SD PCL C BEING POR LOT 11 BLOCK A SD ADD PLAT BLOCK: A PLAT LOT: 11
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionDENNY FUHRMAN ADD SUPL
Legal BlockA
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract6100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal
listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

3116 Franklin Ave E, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2008.

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address3116 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 10, 2008 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 3, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2008263
Prior Transfer DateMar 6, 2006
Prior Transfer Doc0000002139
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 6, 2017
Property Address3116 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851
Document Number0000000514
Instrument DateSep 25, 2017
Instrument201710060514
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 12, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address3116 FRANKLIN AVE E SEATTLE WA 981023851, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851

Mortgage

Document Number515
DateOct 6, 2017
Instrument201710060515
Lender
NameFIRST SEC BK/WA
TypeBank
AddressMOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueOct 5, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3116 Franklin Ave E was $12,678.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$12,678.00
2025$1,230,000 (-1.84%) Land $415,000 Building $815,000$1,230,000 (-1.84%) Land $415,000 Building $815,000
2024$11,986.00$1,253,000 Land $415,000 Building $838,000$1,253,000 Land $415,000 Building $838,000
2022$9,582.00$1,134,000 Land $458,000 Building $676,000$1,134,000 Land $458,000 Building $676,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3116 Franklin Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

The area around 3116 Franklin Ave E 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 220 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber
8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Google Fiber.

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