King County property record for 523 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 48,468 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $204,620 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197570-0120 |
| Primary APN | 197570-0120 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 81 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 10 Stories |
| Building Area | 48,468 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 67,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 6,360 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 6,360 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 197570012009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 523 PINE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98101-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | DRC 85-170 |
| Legal Description | DENNYS A A 3RD ADD LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 18 PLAT LOT: 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNYS A A 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 8200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Shafer Building listed 1995 · 1 contributing resources · NRIS 95001445 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
523 Pine St, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in November 1989.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1001, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040-1001 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 29, 1989 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 29, 1989 |
| Deed Document Number | 1989199002231409 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 523 PINE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98101-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000000797 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE NCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 523 PINE ST SEATTLE WA 981011702, SEATTLE, WA 98101-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000000797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906170797 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | 101 N TRYON ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28246-0100 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 2% |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 523 Pine St was $204,620.
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 | $204,620.00 | ||
| 2025 | $20,500,000 (-9.91%) Land $6,360,000 Building $14,140,000 | $20,500,000 (-9.91%) Land $6,360,000 Building $14,140,000 | |
| 2024 | $210,598.00 | $22,754,000 Land $6,360,000 Building $16,394,000 | $22,754,000 Land $6,360,000 Building $16,394,000 |
| 2022 | $215,700.00 | $26,418,000 Land $5,565,000 Building $20,853,000 | $26,418,000 Land $5,565,000 Building $20,853,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 523 Pine St 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 523 Pine St 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 181 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, Hunter Communications, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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