5038 48th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105 Property Records

King County property record for 5038 48th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.161 acres (6,992 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$760,000 (Jan 2019)
Tax Bill$11,837 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Mortgage
Jan 2020 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102504-9173

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102504-9173
Alternative APN
  • 102504917307

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,350 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,350 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1948
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area6,992 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area330 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number102504917307
Street Address5038 48TH AVE NE
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98105-2929
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionN 55.2 FT OF S 439.2 FT OF E 126.67 FT OF W 990 FT OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section10
Legal Block173
Legal Lot Number102504
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract4102

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 31, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jul 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Dec 14, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Jan 7, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 7, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 10, 1998 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019692
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2021
Title CompanyWFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000528
DateJun 18, 2021
Instrument20210618000528
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJul 1, 2036

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002044
DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument20200131002044
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2040

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001382
DateJul 8, 2019
Instrument20190708001382
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001157
DateDec 14, 2020
Instrument20201214001157
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPONTIAC, MI 48341
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJan 1, 2036

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJan 7, 2019
Property Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929
Document Number0000000692
Instrument DateDec 11, 2018
Instrument20190107000692
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$13,533.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5038 48TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2929

Mortgage

Document Number0000000693
DateJan 7, 2019
Instrument20190107000693
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2049

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$11,837.00 (+10.87%)
2025$1,094,000 (+3.4%) Land $1,003,000 Building $91,000$1,094,000 (+3.4%) Land $1,003,000 Building $91,000
2024$10,676.00 (+7.98%)$1,058,000 (-6.62%) Land $919,000 Building $139,000$1,058,000 (-6.62%) Land $919,000 Building $139,000
2022$9,887.00$1,133,000 Land $814,000 Building $319,000$1,133,000 Land $814,000 Building $319,000

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 Policies3 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 658 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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