5234 40th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199 Property Records

King County property record for 5234 40th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,515 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,200,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$23,051 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN102503-9319

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN102503-9319
Alternative APN
  • 102503931903

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,515 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,395 sqft
1st Floor Area1,355 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,320 sqft
Basement Area1,320 sqft
Finished Basement840 sqft
Unfinished Basement480 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
View / LotWater View
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area260 sqft
Deck Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number102503931903
Street Address5234 40TH AVE W
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98199-1105
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionPCL A SEATTLE SP NO 2200962 REC #20021104900010 & AMD UNDER REC #20030402900003 SD SP DAF PORS OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 OF GL 5 STR 10-25-03 & OF LOT 8 BLK 10 STL DAF BEG ON E LN OF 40TH AVE W AT A PT 282.12 FT N FR ITS NXN WITH NLY LN OF COMMODORE WAY TH N
Legal Range03
Legal Township25
Legal Section10
Legal SubdivisionSP 2200962
Legal Block10
Legal Lot Number8
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1013
Census Tract5700

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5234 40TH AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1105
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 31, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Sep 25, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 25, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 11, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20202387
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5234 40TH AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1105
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000438
DateOct 31, 2017
Instrument20171031000438
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.62%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateNov 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.62%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.62%

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 25, 2020
Property Address5234 40TH AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1105
Document Number0000002387
Map ReferenceDOC 20021104900010
Instrument DateSep 24, 2020
Instrument20200925002387
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$48,555.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5234 40TH AVE W, SEATTLE, WA 98199-1105

Mortgage

Document Number0000002388
DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument20200925002388
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$23,051.00 (+10.19%)
2025$2,253,000 (+2.41%) Land $1,197,000 Building $1,056,000$2,253,000 (+2.41%) Land $1,197,000 Building $1,056,000
2024$20,919.00 (+1.21%)$2,200,000 (-10.61%) Land $1,174,000 Building $1,026,000$2,200,000 (-10.61%) Land $1,174,000 Building $1,026,000
2022$20,669.00$2,461,000 Land $976,000 Building $1,485,000$2,461,000 Land $976,000 Building $1,485,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone VE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.1% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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