King County property record for 3221 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,790 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.136 acres (5,938 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $770,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,513 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 396440-0065 |
| Primary APN | 396440-0065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,790 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,938 sqft (0.136 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 396440006502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3221 17TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-6324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | LAFAYETTE PLACE ADD N 1/2 OF 10 & ALL 11 LOT 11 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAFAYETTE PLACE ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 10002 |
3221 17th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Mar 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage ONEWEST BANK FSB |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019951 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000827 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211007000827 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 356 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200331001481 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Document Number | 0000000951 |
| Map Reference | VOL 13 PG 102 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190329000951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $13,711.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Document Number | 0000000952 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190329000952 |
| Name | ONEWEST BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3221 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Document Number | 0000000297 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 5, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3221 17TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 981446324, SEATTLE, WA 98144-6324 |
| Document Number | 0000000297 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201709130297 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 12, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3221 17th Ave S was $8,513.
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 | $8,513.00 | ||
| 2025 | $776,000 (+7.33%) Land $509,000 Building $267,000 | $776,000 (+7.33%) Land $509,000 Building $267,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,431.00 | $723,000 Land $509,000 Building $214,000 | $723,000 Land $509,000 Building $214,000 |
| 2022 | $6,599.00 | $728,000 Land $389,000 Building $339,000 | $728,000 Land $389,000 Building $339,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3221 17th 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.
The area around 3221 17th 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.
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 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 |
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