King County property record for 516 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $8,685 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Sale Jun 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 684820-0657 |
| Primary APN | 684820-0657 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 430 sqft |
| Basement Area | 870 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 870 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,100 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Garage Area | 210 sqft |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 210 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 684820065705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 516 E DENNY WAY |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-2138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | MR (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS 2ND ADD SUPL W 30 FT OF E 98.5 FT OF LOT 7 AS BOUNDARIES ESTAB BY KC SC #93240 TO INCL UNPLTD STRIP ADJ ON S PLAT BLOCK: 48 PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PONTIUS 2ND ADD SUPL |
| Legal Block | 48 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 7405 |
516 E Denny Way, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2016.
Source: King County records, as of October 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12417 NE 105TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA 98033-4721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 3, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 10, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001606 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 516 E DENNY WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000002456 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210602002456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 516 E DENNY WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000002192 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 76 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210603002192 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 516 E DENNY WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2138 |
| Document Number | 0000001267 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 106TH AVE NE #210 BELLEVUE WA 980045042, 210, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-5042 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 516 E Denny Way was $8,685.
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 | $8,685.00 | ||
| 2025 | $827,000 (-1.9%) Land $638,000 Building $189,000 | $827,000 (-1.9%) Land $638,000 Building $189,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,217.00 | $843,000 Land $638,000 Building $205,000 | $843,000 Land $638,000 Building $205,000 |
| 2022 | $7,666.00 | $898,000 Land $317,000 Building $581,000 | $898,000 Land $317,000 Building $581,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 E Denny Way 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 516 E Denny Way 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 582 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 Fiber · Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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