King County property record for 4841 38th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 3,720 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,215,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $11,803 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 612660-1120 |
| Primary APN | 612660-1120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,920 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,280 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 2,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 680 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Solar |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 612660112006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4841 38TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98126-2718 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | NORRIS ADD TO W S |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORRIS ADD TO W S |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
4841 38th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4841 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2718 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 4841 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2718 |
| Document Number | 0000000602 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 93 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251023000602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TITLE CO OF WA LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,687.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4841 38TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2718 |
| Document Number | 0000000603 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251023000603 |
| Name | FIRST TECHNOLOGY FEDERAL CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2030 |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.75% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.7% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4841 38th Ave SW was $11,803, up 8.9% from the year before.
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 | $11,803.00 (+8.86%) | ||
| 2025 | $10,842.00 | $1,108,000 (+1.28%) Land $553,000 Building $555,000 | $1,108,000 (+1.28%) Land $553,000 Building $555,000 |
| 2024 | $10,842.00 | $1,094,000 Land $553,000 Building $541,000 | $1,094,000 Land $553,000 Building $541,000 |
| 2022 | $8,604.00 | $975,000 Land $332,000 Building $643,000 | $975,000 Land $332,000 Building $643,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4841 38th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 4841 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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