King County property record for 4718 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,060 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $367,500 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,100 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 612660-0215 |
| Primary APN | 612660-0215 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,900 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 750 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 550 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Lot Area | 5,060 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 612660021504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4718 38TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98126-2727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | NORRIS ADD TO W S 43 & S 19 FT OF 44 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORRIS ADD TO W S |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 43-44 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
4718 38th Ave SW is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2012.
Source: King County records, as of August 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5649 47TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121948 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 1, 1992 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0005060394 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 4718 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727 |
| Document Number | 0000000933 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 4718 38TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981262727, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727 |
| Document Number | 0000000933 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201909180933 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.37% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4718 38th Ave SW was $9,100.
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 | $9,100.00 | ||
| 2025 | $845,000 (-5.59%) Land $586,000 Building $259,000 | $845,000 (-5.59%) Land $586,000 Building $259,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,921.00 | $895,000 Land $586,000 Building $309,000 | $895,000 Land $586,000 Building $309,000 |
| 2022 | $7,191.00 | $801,000 Land $319,000 Building $482,000 | $801,000 Land $319,000 Building $482,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4718 38th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 4718 38th 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 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 637 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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