King County property record for 520 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Cultural, Historical (Monuments, Museums) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 6,370 sqft · built 1882 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,099,500 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $14,840 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 684820-0656 |
| Primary APN | 684820-0656 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,370 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1882 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,795 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,970 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 7 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 684820065606 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 E DENNY WAY |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-2138 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Cultural, Historical (Monuments, Museums) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS 2ND ADD SUPL E 68.5 FT OF LOT 7 PER KC SUPERIOR COURT #93240 TO INCL UNPLATED STRIP ON S HIST EX RCW 84.26 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 |
520 E Denny Way, a public works property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2016.
Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 E DENNY WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2138 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016453 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 E Denny Way was $14,840, down 4.5% 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 | $14,840.00 (-4.54%) | ||
| 2025 | $15,545.00 | $1,593,500 (-10.79%) Land $1,150,800 Building $442,700 | $1,593,500 (-10.79%) Land $1,150,800 Building $442,700 |
| 2024 | $15,545.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,786,200 Land $1,150,800 Building $635,400 | $1,786,200 Land $1,150,800 Building $635,400 |
| 2022 | $11,326.00 Additional exemption filed | $1,281,668 Land $1,150,000 Building $131,668 | $1,491,900 Land $1,150,000 Building $341,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 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 520 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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