King County property record for 453 N 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $904,500 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $9,705 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193030-0707 |
| Primary APN | 193030-0707 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,420 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 780 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 470 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1909 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 350 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 193030070703 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 453 N 42ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | DAYS B F 1ST ADD W 1/2 PLAT BLOCK: 8 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAYS B F 1ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
453 N 42nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4131 DAYTON AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7759 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 453 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7162 |
| Document Number | 0000001242 |
| Map Reference | VOL 3 PG 147 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210831001242 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,205.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4131 DAYTON AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7759 |
| Document Number | 0000001243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210831001243 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 453 N 42nd St was $9,705.
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 | $9,705.00 | ||
| 2025 | $930,000 (+5.44%) Land $511,000 Building $419,000 | $930,000 (+5.44%) Land $511,000 Building $419,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,575.00 | $882,000 Land $613,000 Building $269,000 | $882,000 Land $613,000 Building $269,000 |
| 2022 | $8,070.00 | $931,000 Land $540,000 Building $391,000 | $931,000 Land $540,000 Building $391,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 453 N 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
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.
The area around 453 N 42nd St 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 |
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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 1,193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber.
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