King County property record for 521 12th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,680 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (3,995 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $13,339 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 685270-0065 |
| Primary APN | 685270-0065 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,680 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 4,472 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,995 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 685270006503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 521 12TH AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-5103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS LINCOLN SUPL PLAT N 39.95 FT PLAT BLOCK: 18 PLAT LOT: 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PONTIUS LINCOLN SUPL PLAT |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 7501 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4117 43RD AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-5105 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001064 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 521 12TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98102-5103 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000000083 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201202000083 |
| Name | AXIA FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98004 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
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 | $13,339.00 (+8.39%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,292,000 (+0.7%) Land $1,198,500 Building $93,500 | $1,292,000 (+0.7%) Land $1,198,500 Building $93,500 | |
| 2024 | $12,307.00 (-7.24%) | $1,283,000 (-18.44%) Land $1,278,400 Building $4,600 | $1,283,000 (-18.44%) Land $1,278,400 Building $4,600 |
| 2022 | $13,267.00 | $1,573,000 Land $938,800 Building $634,200 | $1,573,000 Land $938,800 Building $634,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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.
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 931 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 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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