King County property record for 4541 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1917 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,183 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $519,800 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $7,763 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 095200-6985 |
| Primary APN | 095200-6985 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 860 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1917 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1917 |
| Lot Area | 2,183 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 095200698504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4541 40TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98116-4214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | BOSTON COMPANYS PLAT OF W S UNIT LOT A SEATTLE SHORT SUBDIVISION NO 2301583 REC NO 20040901900008 SD SHORT SUBDIVISION DAF -- LOT 17 AND THE NORTH 1/2 OF LOT 18 IN BLOCK 54 OF BOSTON COMPANYS PLAT OF WEST SEATTLE |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | BOSTON COMPANYS PLAT OF W S |
| Legal Block | 54 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4541 40TYH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 3, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20161040 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 4541 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-4214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002998 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210305002998 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2061 |
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 | $7,763.00 (+2.01%) | ||
| 2025 | $734,000 (-5.53%) Land $312,000 Building $422,000 | $734,000 (-5.53%) Land $312,000 Building $422,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,610.00 (+21.22%) | $777,000 (+6.88%) Land $312,000 Building $465,000 | $777,000 (+6.88%) Land $312,000 Building $465,000 |
| 2022 | $6,278.00 | $727,000 Land $247,000 Building $480,000 | $727,000 Land $247,000 Building $480,000 |
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 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures