King County property record for 3817 56th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 2,340 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Mar 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $14,819 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 181880-0352 |
| Primary APN | 181880-0352 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,340 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,000 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 340 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 7,525 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 181880035207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3817 56TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98116-3538 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | CRAWFORD TRACT UNREC N 70 FT OF S 144 FT OF E 1/2 & VAC 7.5 FT OF ST ADJ |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | CRAWFORD TRACT |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 9701 |
3817 56th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2001.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3817 56TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-3538 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 23, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19893300539 |
| Deed Book / Page | 902 / 70 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2001 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000923 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3817 56th Ave SW was $14,819.
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 | $14,819.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,395,000 (+20.99%) Land $924,000 Building $471,000 | $1,395,000 (+20.99%) Land $924,000 Building $471,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,549.00 | $1,153,000 Land $862,000 Building $291,000 | $1,153,000 Land $862,000 Building $291,000 |
| 2022 | $10,110.00 | $1,139,000 Land $771,000 Building $368,000 | $1,139,000 Land $771,000 Building $368,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3817 56th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 14 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 19 units insured incl. 5 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2012 · 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.
The area around 3817 56th 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.
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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