3851 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 3851 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.75 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1946
Lot Size	0.212 acres (9,250 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$280,000 (Jul 2011)
Tax Bill	$15,711 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2020 Mortgage Apr 2020 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`928580-1020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`928580-1020`
Alternative APN	`928580102004`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	3,600 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,200 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,850 sqft
Basement Area	1,750 sqft
Finished Basement	1,750 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1946
Effective Year Built	Effective 1946
Lot Area	9,250 sqft (0.212 acres)
Terrain	Steep
View / Lot	Mountain
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	1,800 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	830 sqft
Pool House	350 sqft
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	100 sqft
Deck Area	700 sqft
Sauna	Sauna

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	928580102004
Street Address	3851 38TH AVE SW
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98126-2409
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD N 54 FT OF E 1/2 & POR VAC ST ADJ
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	14
Legal Subdivision	WEST SIDE HEIGHTS ADD
Legal Block	15
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1010
Census Tract	9802

Owner

3851 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2020.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	3851 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2409
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Joint Tenants

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 22, 2020	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA
Apr 10, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 12, 2011 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 6, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201142
Last Transfer Date	May 9, 2020
Transfer Doc	0000000769
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

May 2020: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 22, 2020
Property Address	3851 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2409
Document Number	0000000769
Map Reference	VOL 17 PG 99
Instrument Date	May 9, 2020
Instrument	20200522000769
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	3851 3TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, SEATTLE, WA 98126

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000770
Date	May 22, 2020
Instrument	20200522000770

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2050

April 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Apr 10, 2020
Property Address	3851 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2409
Document Number	0000001658
Instrument Date	Jan 29, 2020
Instrument	202004101658
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 5, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	3851 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262409, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2409

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 3851 38th Ave SW was $15,711.

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	$15,711.00
2025		$1,485,000 (+5.02%) Land $924,000 Building $561,000	$1,485,000 (+5.02%) Land $924,000 Building $561,000
2024	$13,949.00	$1,414,000 Land $924,000 Building $490,000	$1,414,000 Land $924,000 Building $490,000
2022	$11,442.00	$1,303,000 Land $492,000 Building $811,000	$1,303,000 Land $492,000 Building $811,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 3851 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 3851 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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