3608 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 3608 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 1917
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$680,000 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$10,250 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN570000-3130

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN570000-3130
Alternative APN
  • 570000313009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,700 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area950 sqft
Upper Floors Area800 sqft
Basement Area950 sqft
Finished Basement950 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1917
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1917
Lot Area5,200 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area240 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area200 sqft
Deck Area190 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemFloor/Wall Furnace
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number570000313009
Street Address3608 38TH AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98144-7124
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionMOUNT BAKER PARK ADD PLAT BLOCK: 45 PLAT LOT: 3
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section15
Legal SubdivisionMOUNT BAKER PARK ADD
Legal Block45
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3013
Census Tract10102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Mount Baker Park Historic District
listed 2018 · 649 contributing resources · NRIS 100002975

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3608 38TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-7124
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 2, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 26, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010787
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$10,250.00 (+13.27%)
2025$961,000 (+5.72%) Land $483,000 Building $478,000$961,000 (+5.72%) Land $483,000 Building $478,000
2024$9,049.00 (+5.97%)$909,000 (-6%) Land $415,000 Building $494,000$909,000 (-6%) Land $415,000 Building $494,000
2022$8,539.00$967,000 Land $406,000 Building $561,000$967,000 Land $406,000 Building $561,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 754 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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