4543 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Property Records

King County property record for 4543 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,030 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.024 acres (1,044 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$520,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$5,658 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN095200-6987

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN095200-6987
Alternative APN
  • 095200698702

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,030 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area380 sqft
2nd Floor Area380 sqft
Basement Area270 sqft
Finished Basement270 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,044 sqft (0.024 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number095200698702
Street Address4543 40TH AVE SW, A
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98116-4214
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR2 (M)
Legal DescriptionBOSTON COMPANYS PLAT OF WS UNIT LOT B 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 Range03
Legal Township24
Legal Section14
Legal SubdivisionBOSTON COMPANYS PLAT OF W S
Legal Block54
Legal Lot NumberB
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract10501

Owner

4543 40th Ave SW is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4543A 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-3854
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 6, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 6, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleFeb 27, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20191170
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 6, 2019
Property Address4543 40TH AVE SW # A, A, SEATTLE, WA 98116-4214
Document Number0000001170
Map ReferenceDOC 20040901900008
Instrument DateMay 3, 2019
Instrument20190506001170
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,261.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4543 40TH AVE SW # A, A, SEATTLE, WA 98116-4214

Mortgage

Document Number0000001171
DateMay 6, 2019
Instrument20190506001171
Lender
NamePRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 4543 40th Ave SW was $5,658.

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$5,658.00
2025$544,000 (+0.93%) Land $299,000 Building $245,000$544,000 (+0.93%) Land $299,000 Building $245,000
2024$5,210.00$539,000 Land $299,000 Building $240,000$539,000 Land $299,000 Building $240,000
2022$4,261.00$496,000 Land $169,000 Building $327,000$496,000 Land $169,000 Building $327,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 4543 40th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 4543 40th Ave SW 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 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 763 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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.

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