King County property record for 4836 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $177,000 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,516 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 612660-1435 |
| Primary APN | 612660-1435 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 880 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 | 580 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 612660143506 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4836 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 4 FT OF 32 ALL 33 & S 18 FT OF 34 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORRIS ADD TO W S |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
4836 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2012.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4836 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997691 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 10, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 4836 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2729 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220830000495 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Aug 24, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4836 38th Ave SW was $8,516.
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 | $8,516.00 | ||
| 2025 | $786,000 (+1.29%) Land $553,000 Building $233,000 | $786,000 (+1.29%) Land $553,000 Building $233,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,826.00 | $776,000 Land $553,000 Building $223,000 | $776,000 Land $553,000 Building $223,000 |
| 2022 | $7,224.00 | $805,000 Land $334,000 Building $471,000 | $805,000 Land $334,000 Building $471,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4836 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 4836 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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