King County property record for 523 28th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,160 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,773 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125020-0842 |
| Primary APN | 125020-0842 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 120 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 5,160 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 125020084203 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 28TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | BURKES 2ND ADD N 26 FT OF 11 & S 17 FT OF 12 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 8900 |
523 28th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2004.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 523 28TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 31, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000824 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 523 28th Ave S was $7,773.
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 | $7,773.00 | ||
| 2025 | $711,000 (+3.64%) Land $595,000 Building $116,000 | $711,000 (+3.64%) Land $595,000 Building $116,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,999.00 | $686,000 Land $584,000 Building $102,000 | $686,000 Land $584,000 Building $102,000 |
| 2022 | $6,396.00 | $703,000 Land $504,000 Building $199,000 | $703,000 Land $504,000 Building $199,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 28th Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
The area around 523 28th 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 1,216 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 · 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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