King County property record for 500 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $16,799 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 817010-0316 |
| Primary APN | 817010-0316 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,310 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 870 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 817010031604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 500 12TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | DMR/C 75/7 |
| Legal Description | SYNDICATE ADD N 50 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYNDICATE ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 9000 |
500 12th Ave S, a duplex, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8342 LIBBY RD NE, OLYMPIA, WA 98506-9638 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 500 12TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000000133 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906140133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 500 12TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 981442006, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2006 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 12th Ave S was $16,799.
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 | $16,799.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,622,000 (+1.95%) Land $1,621,000 Building $1,000 | $1,622,000 (+1.95%) Land $1,621,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $15,320.00 | $1,591,000 Land $1,590,000 Building $1,000 | $1,591,000 Land $1,590,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $11,827.00 | $1,372,000 Land $1,371,000 Building $1,000 | $1,372,000 Land $1,371,000 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 12th Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 500 12th Ave S 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 |
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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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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