511 W Comstock St, Seattle, WA 98119 Property Records

King County property record for 511 W Comstock St, Seattle, WA 98119

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 3,540 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,850,000 (Nov 2015)
Tax Bill$36,624 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN173280-0685

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN173280-0685
Alternative APN
  • 173280068508

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Half Baths5 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,540 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,200 sqft
1st Floor Area1,430 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,320 sqft
Upper Floors Area220 sqft
Basement Area690 sqft
Finished Basement570 sqft
Unfinished Basement120 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1989
Lot Area6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
View / LotWater View
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area540 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area100 sqft
Deck Area530 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number173280068508
Street Address511 W COMSTOCK ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98119-3420
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionCOMSTOCK SUPL ADD W 1/2
Legal Range03
Legal Township25
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionCOMSTOCK SUPL ADD
Legal Block27
Legal Lot Number1-2
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3033
Census Tract6900

Owner

511 W Comstock St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2015.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address511 W COMSTOCK ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-3420
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 25, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015519
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address511 W COMSTOCK ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-3420
Document Number0000000743
Instrument DateJan 19, 2021
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address511 W COMSTOCK ST SEATTLE WA 981193420, SEATTLE, WA 98119-3420

Mortgage

Document Number0000000743
DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument202101260743
Lender
NameCFBANK NA
Address7000 N HIGH ST, WORTHINGTON, OH 43085-2500
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 25, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 511 W Comstock St was $36,624.

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$36,624.00
2025$3,613,000 (+6.83%) Land $1,873,000 Building $1,740,000$3,613,000 (+6.83%) Land $1,873,000 Building $1,740,000
2024$31,878.00$3,382,000 Land $1,873,000 Building $1,509,000$3,382,000 Land $1,873,000 Building $1,509,000
2022$28,487.00$3,424,000 Land $1,983,000 Building $1,441,000$3,424,000 Land $1,983,000 Building $1,441,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 511 W Comstock St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 Policies2 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

The area around 511 W Comstock St 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 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 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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