3216 Morse Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 3216 Morse Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1909
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$563,886 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$7,479 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`811610-0140`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`811610-0140`
Alternative APN	`811610014003`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,440 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	720 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Finished Basement	720 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1909
Effective Year Built	Effective 1909
Architectural Style	Triplex
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	70 sqft
Deck Area	180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	811610014003
Street Address	3216 MORSE AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98144-6531
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LR1 (M)
Legal Description	SUNNYVALE ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 12
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	16
Legal Subdivision	SUNNYVALE ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	10001

Owner

3216 Morse Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2018.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 31, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit UMPQUA BANK
Sep 5, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Aug 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Aug 1, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Jun 21, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20181000
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 24, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001000
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 11, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000798
Date	Mar 31, 2022
Instrument	20220331000798

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank
Address	EVERETT, WA 98201

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001420
Date	Sep 5, 2019
Instrument	20190905001420

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10006

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2049

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Document Number	0000003031
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 23, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3216 MORSE AVE S SEATTLE WA 981446531, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003031
Date	Dec 14, 2020
Instrument	202012143031

Lender

Name	BETTER MTG CORP ISAOA
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10271

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 13, 2050

August 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Aug 1, 2018
Property Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Document Number	0000001000
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 76
Instrument Date	Jul 24, 2018
Instrument	20180801001000
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$10,042.18
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001001
Date	Aug 1, 2018
Instrument	20180801001001

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2048

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jun 21, 2018
Property Address	3216 MORSE AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531
Document Number	0000000250
Instrument Date	Jun 13, 2018
Instrument	201806210250
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 2, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	3216 MORSE AVE S SEATTLE WA 981446531, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6531

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3216 Morse Ave S was $7,479.

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	$7,479.00
2025		$692,000 (+3.44%) Land $640,000 Building $52,000	$692,000 (+3.44%) Land $640,000 Building $52,000
2024	$6,742.00	$669,000 Land $640,000 Building $29,000	$669,000 Land $640,000 Building $29,000
2022	$6,097.00	$688,000 Land $489,000 Building $199,000	$688,000 Land $489,000 Building $199,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3216 Morse 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 3216 Morse 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 440 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
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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