King County property record for 421 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 9,990 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (9,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $33,899 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 332000-0555 |
| Primary APN | 332000-0555 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 9,990 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 140 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,000 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 332000055506 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 RAINIER AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2036 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | DMR/C 75/7 |
| Legal Description | HILL TRACT ADD SUPL |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL TRACT ADD SUPL |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 9000 |
Source: King County records, as of September 25, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22510 NE 2ND ST, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074-7145 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 14, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017410 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000399 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2017 |
| Property Address | 421 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2036 |
| Document Number | 0000000410 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201702140410 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 22510 NE 2ND ST SAMMAMISH WA 980747145, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074-7145 |
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 | $33,899.00 (+15.13%) | ||
| 2025 | $3,208,300 (+7.34%) Land $2,700,000 Building $508,300 | $3,208,300 (+7.34%) Land $2,700,000 Building $508,300 | |
| 2024 | $29,444.00 (+19.15%) | $2,988,900 (+5.51%) Land $2,205,000 Building $783,900 | $2,988,900 (+5.51%) Land $2,205,000 Building $783,900 |
| 2022 | $24,711.00 | $2,832,700 Land $1,890,000 Building $942,700 | $2,832,700 Land $1,890,000 Building $942,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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 150 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 Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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