3453 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 3453 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size	0.077 acres (3,333 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Oct 2016)
Tax Bill	$9,121 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`928580-0216`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`928580-0216`
Alternative APN	`928580021600`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,200 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,890 sqft
1st Floor Area	650 sqft
Upper Floors Area	550 sqft
Basement Area	450 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1931
Effective Year Built	Effective 1931
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	3,333 sqft (0.077 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	40 sqft
Deck Area	280 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	928580021600
Street Address	3453 38TH AVE SW
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98126-2220
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD S 16 2/3 FT OF 3 & N 16 2/3 FT OF 4
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	3-4
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2025
Census Tract	9801

Owner

3453 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2016.

Source: King County records, as of August 14, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 27, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Jan 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC
Jan 2, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
May 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY
May 29, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BOEING EMPS CU
May 3, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 7, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 22, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2016955
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 12, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000130
Date	Dec 27, 2023
Instrument	20231227000130

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98124

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Dec 20, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 10, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001057
Date	Jan 27, 2021
Instrument	20210127001057

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2051

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001046
Date	Jan 2, 2018
Instrument	20180102001046

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	FARGO, ND 58103

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2048

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Document Number	0000000486
Instrument Date	May 2, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 18, 2020
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3453 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262220, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000486
Date	May 7, 2020
Instrument	202005070486

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	May 6, 2050

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Document Number	0000000777
Instrument Date	May 29, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 11, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3453 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262220, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000777
Date	Jun 3, 2019
Instrument	201906030777

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	TUKWILA, WA 98168

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 2, 2049

May 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	3453 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220
Document Number	0000000247
Instrument Date	May 3, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 1, 2018
Title Company	OTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3453 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262220, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2220

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000247
Date	May 15, 2018
Instrument	201805150247

Lender

Name	BOEING EMPS CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	May 14, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3453 38th Ave SW was $9,121.

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	$9,121.00
2025		$871,000 (+5.07%) Land $412,000 Building $459,000	$871,000 (+5.07%) Land $412,000 Building $459,000
2024	$8,088.00	$829,000 Land $412,000 Building $417,000	$829,000 Land $412,000 Building $417,000
2022	$7,193.00	$823,000 Land $301,000 Building $522,000	$823,000 Land $301,000 Building $522,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3453 38th Ave SW 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	2 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 3453 38th Ave SW 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 927 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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