4854 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116 Property Records

King County property record for 4854 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,880 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.1 acres (4,336 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$375,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill$8,698 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN612660-0920

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN612660-0920
Alternative APN
  • 612660092000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,880 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area940 sqft
Basement Area940 sqft
Finished Basement940 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleTriplex
Lot Area4,336 sqft (0.1 acres)
Garage Area240 sqft
Deck Area150 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number612660092000
Street Address4854 40TH AVE SW
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98116-4506
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLR2 (M)
Legal DescriptionNORRIS ADD TO W S LOT A SEATTLE SP#3007009 REC# 20100430900001 SD SP DAF- LOTS 25 & 26 & 27 SD BLK 4
Legal Range03
Legal Township24
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionNORRIS ADD TO W S
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract10501

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4854 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-4506
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 7, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 27, 2010
Deed Document Number20101479
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000000125
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address4854 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98116-4506
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001871
DateJan 4, 2021
Instrument20210104001871
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPARSIPPANY, NJ 07054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueJan 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,698.00 (+2.02%)
2025$815,000 (-5.56%) Land $534,000 Building $281,000$815,000 (-5.56%) Land $534,000 Building $281,000
2024$8,526.00 (+11.02%)$863,000 (-2.27%) Land $534,000 Building $329,000$863,000 (-2.27%) Land $534,000 Building $329,000
2022$7,680.00$883,000 Land $401,000 Building $482,000$883,000 Land $401,000 Building $482,000

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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