4021 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 4021 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,870,000 (Oct 2019)
Tax Bill	$23,142 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage May 2017 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`531610-0195`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`531610-0195`
Alternative APN	`531610019501`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,620 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,030 sqft
Basement Area	590 sqft
Finished Basement	590 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1940
Effective Year Built	Effective 1940
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	531610019501
Street Address	4021 E GALER ST
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98112-3811
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR2
Legal Description	MC GILVRAS J J 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 3 PLAT LOT: 12
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	27
Legal Subdivision	MC GILVRAS J J 2ND ADD
Legal Block	3
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4020
Census Tract	6300

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 1, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage STIFEL BANK & TRUST
May 4, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WASHINGTON TRUST BANK
Jul 12, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WASHINGTON TRUST BANK
Jul 21, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE
Oct 4, 2019	Warranty Deed, Transfer CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 4, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jun 11, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2019221
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 6, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc	0003130766
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Dec 1, 2021
Property Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Document Number	0000000754
Map Reference	VOL 1 PG 80
Instrument Date	Nov 1, 2021
Instrument	20211201000754
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 13, 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
Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000755
Date	Dec 1, 2021
Instrument	20211201000755

Lender

Name	STIFEL BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	359 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2.74%
Type Change Date	Nov 1, 2031
Change Frequency	6 Months
Min Rate At Change	3%
Max Rate At Change	7.75%
Index	Other
Margin	3
Max Rate	7.75%

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 7, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000873
Date	May 4, 2017
Instrument	20170504000873

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON TRUST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001294
Date	Jul 12, 2018
Instrument	20180712001294

Lender

Name	WASHINGTON TRUST BANK
Type	Bank
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98101

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2020
Property Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Document Number	0000001710
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2020
Instrument	202007211710
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 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	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4021 E GALER ST SEATTLE WA 981123811, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811

October 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2019
Property Address	4021 E GALER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811
Document Number	0000000221
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2019
Instrument	201910040221
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 15, 2019
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY, CHICAGO TITLE CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4021 E GALER ST SEATTLE WA 981123811, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3811

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	$23,142.00 (+10.97%)
2025		$2,235,000 (+3.23%) Land $1,599,000 Building $636,000	$2,235,000 (+3.23%) Land $1,599,000 Building $636,000
2024	$20,854.00 (+10.84%)	$2,165,000 (-2.08%) Land $1,599,000 Building $566,000	$2,165,000 (-2.08%) Land $1,599,000 Building $566,000
2022	$18,814.00	$2,211,000 Land $1,491,000 Building $720,000	$2,211,000 Land $1,491,000 Building $720,000

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	2 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

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

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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