King County property record for 3603 56th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 4.25 ba · 4,980 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,432 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $106,000 (Sep 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $22,672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181880-0280 |
| Primary APN | 181880-0280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 3 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,150 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 80 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Lot Area | 6,432 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 550 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 670 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 181880028004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3603 56TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98116-3136 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | CRAWFORD TRACT UNREC N 102 FT OF TR 24 CRAWFORD TRS UNREC LESS E 240 FT & VAC FRATER AVE ADJ LESS ST ALSO N 60.17 FT OF TR 9 LESS W 65 FT G H ROGERS 1ST |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD TRACT |
| Legal Tract | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4017 |
| Census Tract | 9701 |
3603 56th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2008.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3603 56TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-3136 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19839080385 |
| Deed Book / Page | 902 / 70 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000003213 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3603 56TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-3136 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000867 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200626000867 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3603 56th Ave SW was $22,672.
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 | $22,672.00 | ||
| 2025 | $2,205,000 (+6.57%) Land $836,000 Building $1,369,000 | $2,205,000 (+6.57%) Land $836,000 Building $1,369,000 | |
| 2024 | $19,807.00 | $2,069,000 Land $780,000 Building $1,289,000 | $2,069,000 Land $780,000 Building $1,289,000 |
| 2022 | $17,267.00 | $2,042,000 Land $698,000 Building $1,344,000 | $2,042,000 Land $698,000 Building $1,344,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3603 56th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 units insured incl. 65 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
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 risk around 3603 56th Ave SW is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 459 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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