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4242 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112 Property Records

King County property record for 4242 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details4,580 sqft · built 1919
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,200 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,000,000 (Jul 2025)
Tax Bill$19,592 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale
Nov 2019 Transfer
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN531910-0110

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN531910-0110
Alternative APN
  • 531910011000

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area4,580 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1919
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area6,200 sqft (0.142 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number531910011000
Street Address4242 E MADISON ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98112
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodeNC1P-40 (M
Legal DescriptionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD SUPL TO PLAT BLOCK: 24 PLAT LOT: 16
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionMC GILVRAS J J 3RD SUPL TO
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number16
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3014
Census Tract6300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 24687, SEATTLE, WA 98124-0687
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 4, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
CHICAGO TITLE NCS
Nov 14, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Nov 14, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 3, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 3, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2025279
Prior Transfer DateJul 16, 2025
Prior Transfer Doc0000000279
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 4, 2021
Property Address4242 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112
Document Number0000001733
Map ReferenceVOL 10 PG 31
Instrument DateJun 3, 2021
Instrument20210604001733
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 16, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE NCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address701 5TH AVE STE 7400, 7400, SEATTLE, WA 98104-7016

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateNov 14, 2019
Property Address4242 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112
Document Number0000000755
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument201911140755
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateNov 14, 2019
Property Address4242 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112
Document Number0000000756
Instrument DateNov 8, 2019
Instrument201911140756
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address4242 E MADISON ST SEATTLE WA 98112, SEATTLE, WA 98112

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 3, 2019
Property Address4242 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112
Document Number0000000125
Instrument DateApr 30, 2019
Instrument201905030125
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address4242 E MADISON ST SEATTLE WA 98112, SEATTLE, WA 98112

May 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 3, 2019
Property Address4242 E MADISON ST, SEATTLE, WA 98112
Document Number0000000126
Instrument DateApr 30, 2019
Instrument201905030126
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address4242 E MADISON ST SEATTLE WA 98112, SEATTLE, WA 98112

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$19,592.00 (+7.74%)
2025$1,830,000 (-) Land $1,829,000 Building $1,000$1,830,000 (-) Land $1,829,000 Building $1,000
2024$18,184.00 (+27.33%)$1,830,000 (+13.45%) Land $1,829,000 Building $1,000$1,830,000 (+13.45%) Land $1,829,000 Building $1,000
2022$14,281.00$1,613,000 Land $1,612,000 Building $1,000$1,613,000 Land $1,612,000 Building $1,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 453 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area		8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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