3205 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 3205 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 870 sqft · built 1915
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$680,500 (Feb 2023)
Tax Bill	$7,073 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`816160-0090`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`816160-0090`
Alternative APN	`816160009006`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	870 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,740 sqft
1st Floor Area	870 sqft
Basement Area	870 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1915
Effective Year Built	Effective 1915
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	816160009006
Street Address	3205 20TH AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98144-6421
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	SWINEHARTS BEACON HILL ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 2
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	SWINEHARTS BEACON HILL ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	10002

Owner

3205 20th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2023.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3205 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6421
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 10, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 15, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023482
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 18, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000622
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2023
Property Address	3205 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6421
Document Number	0000000482
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 22
Instrument Date	Feb 9, 2023
Instrument	20230210000482
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 22, 2023
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE, HOMELIGHT TITLE OF WA LLC

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$11,172.90
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3205 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6421

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000483
Date	Feb 10, 2023
Instrument	20230210000483

Lender

Name	PENRITH HOME LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3205 20th Ave S was $7,073.

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	$7,073.00
2025		$651,000 (+3.5%) Land $359,000 Building $292,000	$651,000 (+3.5%) Land $359,000 Building $292,000
2024	$6,375.00	$629,000 Land $359,000 Building $270,000	$629,000 Land $359,000 Building $270,000
2022	$5,212.00	$579,000 Land $275,000 Building $304,000	$579,000 Land $275,000 Building $304,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3205 20th Ave S 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.

Wildfire

The area around 3205 20th 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 620 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink Fiber	2,000 / 1,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20