King County property record for 3138 Franklin Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,160 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,475 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $749,950 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $11,875 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 196220-0047 |
| Primary APN | 196220-0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,590 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 940 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 950 sqft |
| Basement Area | 270 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 2,475 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 430 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 140 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 196220004705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3138 FRANKLIN AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-3851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | LR1 (M) |
| Legal Description | DENNY FUHRMAN ADD SUPL LOT B SEATTLE SP #2503089 REC #20051031900010 SD SP DAF LOT 7 BLOCK A OF SD ADD PLAT BLOCK: A PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNY FUHRMAN ADD SUPL |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 6100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3138 Franklin Ave E, a townhouse, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2013.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5846 57TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2016 |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20081581 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3138 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000702 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210108000702 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3138 FRANKLIN AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851 |
| Document Number | 0000000297 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3138 FRANKLIN AVE E SEATTLE WA 981023851, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3851 |
| Document Number | 0000000297 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202005110297 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 10, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3138 Franklin Ave E was $11,875.
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 | $11,875.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,149,000 (-1.79%) Land $415,000 Building $734,000 | $1,149,000 (-1.79%) Land $415,000 Building $734,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,223.00 | $1,170,000 Land $415,000 Building $755,000 | $1,170,000 Land $415,000 Building $755,000 |
| 2022 | $11,628.00 | $1,386,000 Land $558,000 Building $828,000 | $1,386,000 Land $558,000 Building $828,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3138 Franklin Ave E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 3138 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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