King County property record for 421 Ward St, Seattle, WA 98109
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,618 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,180,000 (Jun 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $17,974 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 545780-1567 |
| Primary APN | 545780-1567 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 670 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 640 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 1,618 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 590 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Deck Area | 270 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 545780156703 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 WARD ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98109-3939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | MERCERS 2ND ADD TO N SEATTLE LOT A SEATTLE SP #2503136 REC #20051028900002 SD SP DAF E 78.5 FT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 40 OF SD ADD PLAT BLOCK: 40 PLAT LOT: 4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERCERS 2ND ADD TO N SEATTLE |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 6702 |
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 421 WARD ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-3939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 15, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20091585 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 6, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000086 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $17,974.00 (+6.85%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,787,000 (-0.83%) Land $555,000 Building $1,232,000 | $1,787,000 (-0.83%) Land $555,000 Building $1,232,000 | |
| 2024 | $16,822.00 (+11.77%) | $1,802,000 (-1.26%) Land $555,000 Building $1,247,000 | $1,802,000 (-1.26%) Land $555,000 Building $1,247,000 |
| 2022 | $15,051.00 | $1,825,000 Land $588,000 Building $1,237,000 | $1,825,000 Land $588,000 Building $1,237,000 |
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
| 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.
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 333 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Taluslink.
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