King County property record for 5216 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,114 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,516 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $965,000 (Nov 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $22,778 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 564960-0055 |
| Primary APN | 564960-0055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,114 sqft Gross Area |
| Gross Area | 6,862 sqft |
| Security Alarm | Security Alarm |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,516 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 564960005507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5216 RAINIER AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98118-6139 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC2-55 (M) |
| Legal Description | MORNINGSIDE ACRE TRACTS S 70.71 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE ACRE TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 10302 |
5216 Rainier Ave S, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2017.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5115A S MORGAN ST, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2901 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer HARBORSTONE CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 26, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008591 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000570 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5216 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-6139 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211220001337 |
| Name | BOEING EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5216 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-6139 |
| Document Number | 0000000570 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707130570 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5115 S MORGAN ST #A SEATTLE WA 981182909, A, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2909 |
| Document Number | 571 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201707130571 |
| Name | HARBORSTONE CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAKEWOOD, WA 98499 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 5216 Rainier Ave S was $22,778, up 13.9% 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 | $22,778.00 (+13.92%) | ||
| 2025 | $19,995.00 | $2,003,500 (+6.66%) Land $2,002,500 Building $1,000 | $2,003,500 (+6.66%) Land $2,002,500 Building $1,000 |
| 2024 | $19,995.00 | $1,878,400 Land $1,877,400 Building $1,000 | $1,878,400 Land $1,877,400 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $15,592.00 | $1,628,000 Land $1,627,000 Building $1,000 | $1,628,000 Land $1,627,000 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5216 Rainier Ave S 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 5216 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 |
|---|
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 882 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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