King County property record for 3440 42nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,520 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.123 acres (5,350 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,570,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $16,056 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 736960-0110 |
| Primary APN | 736960-0110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,350 sqft (0.123 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 736960011004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3440 42ND AVE W |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98199-1838 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | ROBERTSONS ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 6 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROBERTSONS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 5600 |
3440 42nd Ave W is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3440 42ND AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| May 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 21, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST SEC BK/WA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20231431 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 3440 42ND AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000001431 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230531001431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $27,667.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3440 42ND AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000001432 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230531001432 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3440 42ND AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000974 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200501000974 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 3440 42ND AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Document Number | 0000001084 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706211084 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3440 42ND AVE W SEATTLE WA 981991838, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1838 |
| Document Number | 1085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201706211085 |
| Name | FIRST SEC BK/WA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3440 42nd Ave W was $16,056, up 10.1% from the year before.
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 | $16,056.00 (+10.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $14,584.00 | $1,547,000 (+2.38%) Land $886,000 Building $661,000 | $1,547,000 (+2.38%) Land $886,000 Building $661,000 |
| 2024 | $14,584.00 | $1,511,000 Land $869,000 Building $642,000 | $1,511,000 Land $869,000 Building $642,000 |
| 2022 | $12,038.00 | $1,398,000 Land $658,000 Building $740,000 | $1,398,000 Land $658,000 Building $740,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3440 42nd Ave W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · other causes |
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.
The area around 3440 42nd Ave W 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 634 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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