King County property record for 4706 W Ruffner St, Seattle, WA 98199
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,930 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,806 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,150,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $15,651 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 503530-1015 |
| Primary APN | 503530-1015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,930 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,180 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 350 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 350 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Lot Area | 12,806 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 503530101503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4706 W RUFFNER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98199-1829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS ADD PCL C CITY OF SEATTLE SHORT PLAT #8703875 REC #9010110304 SD SP DAF - LOTS 4 & 5 BLK L MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | L |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 5600 |
4706 W Ruffner St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4706 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Dec 16, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20211109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4706 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1829 |
| Document Number | 0000001109 |
| Map Reference | DOC 9010110304 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211217001109 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $46,930.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4706 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1829 |
| Document Number | 0000001110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211217001110 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 4706 W RUFFNER ST, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1829 |
| Document Number | 0000001685 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 999 3RD AVE #4400 SEATTLE WA 981044022, 4400, SEATTLE, WA 98104-4022 |
| Document Number | 0000001685 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202001311685 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HOUSTON, TX 77046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2035 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4706 W Ruffner St was $15,651.
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 | $15,651.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,527,000 (+1.94%) Land $1,526,000 Building $1,000 | $1,527,000 (+1.94%) Land $1,526,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $14,250.00 | $1,498,000 Land $1,497,000 Building $1,000 | $1,498,000 Land $1,497,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $15,566.00 | $1,782,000 Land $1,554,000 Building $228,000 | $1,782,000 Land $1,554,000 Building $228,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4706 W Ruffner St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2013 · other causes |
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 risk around 4706 W Ruffner St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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