King County property record for 517 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (May 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $9,040 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Line of Credit Sep 2020 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 332050-0070 |
| Primary APN | 332050-0070 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 332050007001 |
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| Street Address | 517 RAINIER AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2038 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | DMR/C 75/7 |
| Legal Description | HILL TRACT ADD SUPL BLKS 28 29 36 PLAT BLOCK: 28 PLAT LOT: 14 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILL TRACT ADD SUPL BLKS 28 29 36 |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 9000 |
517 Rainier Ave S, commercial vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 103 E ILLINOIS ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2513 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RAINIER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEV FUND |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit RAINIER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEV FUND |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19992367 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000826 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | SEATTLE, WA 98144 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AM NCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 103 E ILLINOIS ST, BELLINGHAM, WA 98225-2513 |
| Document Number | 0000000041 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260323000041 |
| Name | RAINIER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEV FUND |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98144 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 57 Months |
| Due | Dec 15, 2030 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | SEATTLE, WA 98144 |
| Document Number | 0000000826 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 202009140826 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 517 RAINIER AVE S SEATTLE WA 98144, SEATTLE, WA 98144 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | SEATTLE, WA 98144 |
| Document Number | 0000000827 |
| Map Reference | VOL 11 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20200914000827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 Number | 0000000829 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200914000829 |
| Name | RAINIER VALLEY COMMUNITY DEV FUND |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98118 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 66 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Rainier Ave S was $9,040, up 15.3% from the year before.
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 | $9,040.00 (+15.34%) | ||
| 2025 | $7,838.00 | $840,000 (+7.69%) Land $840,000 | $840,000 (+7.69%) Land $840,000 |
| 2024 | $7,838.00 | $780,000 Land $780,000 | $780,000 Land $780,000 |
| 2022 | $6,063.00 | $675,000 Land $675,000 | $675,000 Land $675,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 517 Rainier Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 517 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 772 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Google Fiber.
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