King County property record for 5101 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 11,985 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.755 acres (32,906 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $63,098 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 564960-0370 |
| Primary APN | 564960-0370 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 11,985 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 32,906 sqft (0.755 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 564960037005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5101 RAINIER AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98118-1928 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC2-75 (M) |
| Legal Description | MORNINGSIDE ACRE TRACTS N 150 FT MEAS ALG W LN LESS N 0.10 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE ACRE TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | N |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
5101 Rainier Ave S, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 1995.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5041 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-1946 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995797 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5101 Rainier Ave S was $63,098.
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 | $63,098.00 | ||
| 2025 | $5,595,000 (-) Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 | $5,595,000 (-) Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $58,573.00 | $5,595,000 Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 | $5,595,000 Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $51,638.00 | $5,595,000 Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 | $5,595,000 Land $5,594,000 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5101 Rainier Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 5101 Rainier 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 |
|---|
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 882 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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