King County property record for 4832 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 612660-1445 |
| Primary APN | 612660-1445 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 5,405 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 260 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 612660144504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4832 38TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98126-2729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | NORRIS ADD TO W S N 7 FT OF 34 ALL 35 & S 15 FT OF 36 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORRIS ADD TO W S |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 34 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
4832 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4832 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014780 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 9, 1994 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001065 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 4832 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2729 |
| Document Number | 0000000144 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 93 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200518000144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TIMIOS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4832 38th Ave SW was $9,576.
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 | $9,576.00 | ||
| 2025 | $893,000 (+1.36%) Land $553,000 Building $340,000 | $893,000 (+1.36%) Land $553,000 Building $340,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,792.00 | $881,000 Land $553,000 Building $328,000 | $881,000 Land $553,000 Building $328,000 |
| 2022 | $7,191.00 | $801,000 Land $334,000 Building $467,000 | $801,000 Land $334,000 Building $467,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4832 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 4832 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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