King County property record for 3971 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,180 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $372,000 (Nov 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $12,324 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193030-1225 |
| Primary APN | 193030-1225 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,180 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,840 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,230 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 950 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 193030122504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 3971 PHINNEY AVE N |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | DAYS B F 1ST ADD PLAT BLOCK: 13 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAYS B F 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
3971 Phinney Ave N is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2009.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3971 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 27, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999990 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000530 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 3971 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7710 |
| Document Number | 0000002268 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 3971 PHINNEY AVE N SEATTLE WA 981037710, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7710 |
| Document Number | 0000002268 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201911122268 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUKWILA, WA 98168 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Nov 11, 2029 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3971 Phinney Ave N was $12,324.
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 | $12,324.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,181,000 (+11.21%) Land $709,000 Building $472,000 | $1,181,000 (+11.21%) Land $709,000 Building $472,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,356.00 | $1,062,000 Land $807,000 Building $255,000 | $1,062,000 Land $807,000 Building $255,000 |
| 2022 | $9,361.00 | $1,090,000 Land $711,000 Building $379,000 | $1,090,000 Land $711,000 Building $379,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3971 Phinney Ave N 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.
The area around 3971 Phinney Ave N 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 |
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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 1,193 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber.
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