King County property record for 401 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 21,640 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,151,400 (Jan 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $80,158 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 684820-0246 |
| Primary APN | 684820-0246 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 35 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 21,640 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 27,910 sqft |
| Security Alarm | Security Alarm |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,100 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Area | 2,451 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 684820024603 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 E MERCER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-4792 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS 2ND ADD SUPL W 90 FT OF FOLG- 1 & N 1/2 OF 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PONTIUS 2ND ADD SUPL |
| Legal Block | 41 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 7404 |
401 E Mercer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2011.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 117 E LOUISA ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3203 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011746 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 14, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001880 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 401 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-4792 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 117 E LOUISA ST 185, SEATTLE, WA 98102-3203 |
| Document Number | 0000000470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260331000470 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 401 E MERCER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98102-4792 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001321 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190329001321 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 E Mercer St was $80,158.
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 | $80,158.00 | ||
| 2025 | $7,898,000 (-14.47%) Land $3,240,000 Building $4,658,000 | $7,898,000 (-14.47%) Land $3,240,000 Building $4,658,000 | |
| 2024 | $86,669.00 | $9,234,000 Land $3,240,000 Building $5,994,000 | $9,234,000 Land $3,240,000 Building $5,994,000 |
| 2022 | $86,239.00 | $10,432,000 Land $3,240,000 Building $7,192,000 | $10,432,000 Land $3,240,000 Building $7,192,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 401 E Mercer St 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 401 E Mercer St 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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