3809 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122 Property Records

King County property record for 3809 E Alder St, Seattle, WA 98122

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 3,790 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,800,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill	$20,772 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`982920-0566`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`982920-0566`
Alternative APN	`982920056602`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Half Baths	3 Half Baths
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,790 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,350 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,400 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,410 sqft
Basement Area	980 sqft
Finished Basement	980 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Lot Area	5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	560 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Radiant
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	982920056602
Street Address	3809 E ALDER ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98122-6503
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	YESLERS 3RD ADD PARCEL B SEA SP #8401198 REC #8604220576 SD SP DAF LOTS 3 & 5 BLK 42 YESLERS THIRD ADD TO C OF S LESS POR FOR ST ORD #20303
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	34
Legal Subdivision	YESLERS 3RD ADD TO SEATTLE
Legal Block	42
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1039
Census Tract	7800

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	7047 RAVENNA AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-5839
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Aug 17, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Feb 28, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20211881
Prior Transfer Date	May 28, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000696
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

August 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Aug 17, 2021
Property Address	3809 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6503
Document Number	0000001881
Map Reference	DOC 8604220576
Instrument Date	Aug 16, 2021
Instrument	20210817001881
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2021
Title Company	CW TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$35,555.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7047 RAVENNA AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-5839

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001882
Date	Aug 17, 2021
Instrument	20210817001882

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2051

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2017
Property Address	3809 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6503
Document Number	0000001450
Map Reference	DOC8604220576
Instrument Date	Feb 22, 2017
Instrument	20170228001450
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	RAINIER TITLE

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3809 E ALDER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6503

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001451
Date	Feb 28, 2017
Instrument	20170228001451

Lender

Name	FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.37%
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2024
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2%
Max Rate At Change	8.37%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8%

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001452
Date	Feb 28, 2017
Instrument	20170228001452

Lender

Name	FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU
Type	Credit Union
Address	BEAVERTON, OR 97006

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	300 Months
Due	Feb 27, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$20,772.00 (+11.01%)
2025		$2,023,000 (+3.21%) Land $870,000 Building $1,153,000	$2,023,000 (+3.21%) Land $870,000 Building $1,153,000
2024	$18,712.00 (+4.96%)	$1,960,000 (-7.15%) Land $870,000 Building $1,090,000	$1,960,000 (-7.15%) Land $870,000 Building $1,090,000
2022	$17,827.00	$2,111,000 Land $811,000 Building $1,300,000	$2,111,000 Land $811,000 Building $1,300,000

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 · 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	2 (1997–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA	2 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2025 · rainfall accumulation

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

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 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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