3738 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 3738 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.25 ba · 3,310 sqft · built 1913
Lot Size	0.172 acres (7,500 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,350,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill	$16,187 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`928580-0370`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`928580-0370`
Alternative APN	`928580037002`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.25 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,310 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,220 sqft
Upper Floors Area	900 sqft
Basement Area	1,190 sqft
Finished Basement	1,190 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1913
Effective Year Built	Effective 1913
Lot Area	7,500 sqft (0.172 acres)
View / Lot	Mountain
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	360 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	120 sqft
Deck Area	330 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	928580037002
Street Address	3738 38TH AVE SW
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98126-2408
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD LESS N 40 FT
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block	7
Legal Lot Number	14-15
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	9802

Owner

3738 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3738 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2408
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer LENDUS LLC
Sep 20, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 27, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018650
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2020
Property Address	3738 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2408
Document Number	0000001420
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	202007131420
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Married Couple
Address	3738 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262408, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2408

Mortgage

Document Number	1421
Date	Jul 13, 2020
Instrument	202007131421

Lender

Name	LENDUS LLC
Address	3240 STONE VALLEY RD W, ALAMO, CA 94507-1555

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

September 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Sep 20, 2018
Property Address	3738 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2408
Document Number	0000000650
Map Reference	VOL 17 PG 99
Instrument Date	Sep 17, 2018
Instrument	20180920000650
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$24,035.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3738 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2408

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000651
Date	Sep 20, 2018
Instrument	20180920000651

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

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

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3738 38th Ave SW was $16,187.

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	$16,187.00
2025		$1,533,000 (+7.65%) Land $816,000 Building $717,000	$1,533,000 (+7.65%) Land $816,000 Building $717,000
2024	$14,041.00	$1,424,000 Land $816,000 Building $608,000	$1,424,000 Land $816,000 Building $608,000
2022	$11,637.00	$1,327,000 Land $440,000 Building $887,000	$1,327,000 Land $440,000 Building $887,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3738 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	1 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 3738 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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