4140 Midvale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 4140 Midvale Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 4 ba · 2,630 sqft · built 1918
Lot Size	0.089 acres (3,857 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$870,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill	$12,225 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Mortgage Feb 2018 Line of Credit + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`229390-0180`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`229390-0180`
Alternative APN	`229390018005`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,630 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,640 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,160 sqft
Upper Floors Area	350 sqft
Basement Area	1,130 sqft
Finished Basement	1,120 sqft
Unfinished Basement	10 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1918
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Lot Area	3,857 sqft (0.089 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	190 sqft
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	80 sqft
Deck Area	110 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Solar
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	229390018005
Street Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98103-7916
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LR1 (M1)
Legal Description	ELDERS S S ORCHARD ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 9
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	25
Legal Section	18
Legal Subdivision	ELDERS S S ORCHARD ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	5000

Owner

4140 Midvale Ave N is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.

Source: King County records, as of July 8, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 10, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Feb 22, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit INSPIRUS CU
Dec 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Dec 12, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE
Dec 12, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · ARM WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20171457
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 4, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001455
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002120
Date	Dec 10, 2021
Instrument	20211210002120

Lender

Name	BETTER MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	NEW YORK, NY 10007

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	355 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Document Number	0000000599
Instrument Date	Feb 22, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2018
Title Company	AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N SEATTLE WA 981037916, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000599
Date	Mar 5, 2018
Instrument	201803050599

Lender

Name	INSPIRUS CU
Address	SEATTLE, WA 98111-0576

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Mar 4, 2043

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Document Number	0000001456
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2017
Instrument	201712121456
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Separate Estate/Property
Address	5101 NE 70TH ST SEATTLE WA 981156232, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6232

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Document Number	0000001455
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2017
Instrument	201712121455
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

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	5101 NE 70TH ST SEATTLE WA 981156232, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6232

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Dec 12, 2017
Property Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916
Document Number	0000001457
Map Reference	VOL13 PG56
Instrument Date	Dec 4, 2017
Instrument	20171212001457
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$15,491.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4140 MIDVALE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7916

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001458
Date	Dec 12, 2017
Instrument	20171212001458

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	ARM
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2048

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.62%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Jan 1, 2025
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	2.25%
Max Rate At Change	5.62%
Index	1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate	8.62%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 4140 Midvale Ave N was $12,225.

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	$12,225.00
2025		$1,171,000 (+6.07%) Land $739,000 Building $432,000	$1,171,000 (+6.07%) Land $739,000 Building $432,000
2024	$10,742.00	$1,104,000 Land $685,000 Building $419,000	$1,104,000 Land $685,000 Building $419,000
2022	$10,676.00	$1,252,000 Land $611,000 Building $641,000	$1,252,000 Land $611,000 Building $641,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4140 Midvale Ave N in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 4140 Midvale 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

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 940 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
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75

May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.

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