512 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 Property Records

King County property record for 512 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Property Summary

Property TypeRetail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details8,640 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size0.099 acres (4,320 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$73,730,000 (Jan 2015)
Tax Bill$20,295 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Mortgage
Aug 2024 Foreclosure
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN093900-0055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN093900-0055
Alternative APN
  • 093900005500

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area8,640 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1920
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area4,320 sqft (0.099 acres)
Lawn SprinklersLawn Sprinklers

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number093900005500
Street Address512 2ND AVE
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98104-2336
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning CodePSM 100/10
Legal DescriptionBOREN AND DENNYS ADD SLY 40 FT LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 4
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionBOREN & DENNYS ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2037
Census Tract8102

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Pioneer Square-Skid Road District
listed 1970 · 141 contributing resources · NRIS 70000086

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

512 2nd Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in January 2015.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1421 34TH AVE, 300, SEATTLE, WA 98122-3634
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 9, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
FLPRE HOLDINGS LLC
Aug 12, 2024Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure
Jan 22, 2019Trustee's Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
MORGAN STANLEY MTG CAP HOLDING
Dec 1, 2017Grant Deed, Mortgage
MISCELLANEOUS INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 14, 2015 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 6, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015381
Prior Transfer DateJun 24, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000001881
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address512 2ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000609
DateDec 9, 2025
Instrument20251209000609
Lender
NameFLPRE HOLDINGS LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

August 2024: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure

Document TypeDeed in Lieu of Foreclosure
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 12, 2024
Property Address512 2ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2336
Document Number0000000552
Map ReferenceVOL 1 PG 27
Instrument DateAug 8, 2024
Instrument20240812000552
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1421 34TH AVE STE 300, 300, SEATTLE, WA 98122-3634

January 2019: Trustee's Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJan 22, 2019
Property Address512 2ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2336
Document Number0000001222
Instrument DateJan 16, 2019
Instrument201901221222
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 11, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address512 2ND AVE SEATTLE WA 981042336, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2336
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number1223
DateJan 22, 2019
Instrument201901221223
Lender
NameMORGAN STANLEY MTG CAP HOLDING
TypeMortgage Company
Address1585 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10036-8200
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2017: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateDec 1, 2017
Property Address512 2ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98104-2336
Document Number0000001366
Instrument DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument201712011366
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 8, 2017
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE NCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

Mortgage

Document Number1366
DateDec 1, 2017
Instrument201712011366
Lender
NameMISCELLANEOUS INS CO
Address425 MARKET ST # 1050, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105-2473
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 512 2nd Ave was $20,295.

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$20,295.00
2025$1,945,000 (-) Land $1,944,000 Building $1,000$1,945,000 (-) Land $1,944,000 Building $1,000
2024$18,835.00$1,945,000 Land $1,944,000 Building $1,000$1,945,000 Land $1,944,000 Building $1,000
2022$15,921.00$1,858,600 Land $1,857,600 Building $1,000$1,858,600 Land $1,857,600 Building $1,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 512 2nd Ave 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
Community Rating SystemClass 2 (40% premium discount)
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

The area around 512 2nd Ave 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75

May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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