4736 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 4736 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.75 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1927
Lot Size	0.099 acres (4,313 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$668,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill	$11,858 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`612660-0185`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`612660-0185`
Alternative APN	`612660018500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,040 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,420 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,180 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,060 sqft
Upper Floors Area	1,060 sqft
Basement Area	1,180 sqft
Finished Basement	800 sqft
Unfinished Basement	380 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1927
Effective Year Built	Effective 1927
Lot Area	4,313 sqft (0.099 acres)
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	100 sqft
Deck Area	170 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	612660018500
Street Address	4736 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 37 & S 1/2 OF 38
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	NORRIS ADD TO W S
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	37-38
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3013
Census Tract	10501

Owner

4736 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2015.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	4736 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Oct 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Oct 28, 2019	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 30, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 15, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2015362
Prior Transfer Date	Aug 2, 1995
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001452
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4736 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 3, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001523
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Instrument	20211117001523

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PONTIAC, MI 48341

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2036

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4736 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001108
Date	Oct 14, 2020
Instrument	20201014001108

Lender

Name	QUICKEN LOANS LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DETROIT, MI 48226

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

October 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Oct 28, 2019
Property Address	4736 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727
Document Number	0000000866
Map Reference	VOL 14 PG 93
Instrument Date	Oct 22, 2019
Instrument	20191028000866
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4736 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2727

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000867
Date	Oct 28, 2019
Instrument	20191028000867

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 4736 38th Ave SW was $11,858.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,858.00
2025		$1,134,000 (-3.41%) Land $515,000 Building $619,000	$1,134,000 (-3.41%) Land $515,000 Building $619,000
2024	$11,385.00	$1,174,000 Land $515,000 Building $659,000	$1,174,000 Land $515,000 Building $659,000
2022	$9,028.00	$1,049,000 Land $295,000 Building $754,000	$1,049,000 Land $295,000 Building $754,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 4736 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.

Wildfire

The area around 4736 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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