4875 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 Property Records

King County property record for 4875 20th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.186 acres (8,100 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$659,900 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$7,448 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`170840-0080`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`170840-0080`
Alternative APN	`170840008008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,120 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,190 sqft
Basement Area	930 sqft
Finished Basement	930 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 1941
Lot Area	8,100 sqft (0.186 acres)
Garage Area	260 sqft
Deck Area	100 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	170840008008
Street Address	4875 20TH AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98108-1902
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	COLUMBIA RIDGE ADD PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 16
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	COLUMBIA RIDGE ADD
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2002
Census Tract	10402

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4875 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 30, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Dec 29, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS
Dec 29, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20202859
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2020
Property Address	4875 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902
Document Number	0000002859
Map Reference	VOL 37 PG 13-15
Instrument Date	Jun 24, 2020
Instrument	20200630002859
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$10,851.22
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4875 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002860
Date	Jun 30, 2020
Instrument	20200630002860

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4875 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902
Document Number	0000000290
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 15, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4875 20TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 981081902, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000290
Date	Jan 4, 2019
Instrument	201901040290

Lender

Name	AMERICAN ADVISORS
Address	ORANGE, CA 92868

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	672 Months
Due	Jan 3, 2075

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.57%

December 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	4875 20TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902
Document Number	0000000291
Instrument Date	Dec 29, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 30, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4875 20TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 981081902, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1902

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000291
Date	Jan 4, 2019
Instrument	201901040291

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HSNG COMMISSIONER
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	672 Months
Due	Jan 3, 2075

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.57%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$7,448.00 (+10.65%)
2025		$651,000 (+3.5%) Land $425,000 Building $226,000	$651,000 (+3.5%) Land $425,000 Building $226,000
2024	$6,731.00 (+12.15%)	$629,000 (-0.63%) Land $425,000 Building $204,000	$629,000 (-0.63%) Land $425,000 Building $204,000
2022	$6,002.00	$633,000 Land $325,000 Building $308,000	$633,000 Land $325,000 Building $308,000

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

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

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 488 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Astound Broadband Cable	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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