King County property record for 5237 38th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,760 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,300,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,879 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 243670-0970 |
| Primary APN | 243670-0970 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,760 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,960 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 840 sqft |
| Basement Area | 860 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 4,000 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 243670097001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98105-3033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | EXPOSITION HEIGHTS DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 18 PLAT LOT: 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | EXPOSITION HEIGHTS DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 4202 |
5237 38th Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Jul 17, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212143 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001587 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000002143 |
| Map Reference | VOL 17 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210712002143 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $22,245.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000002144 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210712002144 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3033 |
| Document Number | 0000001712 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907171712 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5237 38TH AVE NE SEATTLE WA 981053033, SEATTLE, WA 98105-3033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5237 38th Ave NE was $12,879.
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 | $12,879.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,237,000 (+10.05%) Land $650,000 Building $587,000 | $1,237,000 (+10.05%) Land $650,000 Building $587,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,926.00 | $1,124,000 Land $663,000 Building $461,000 | $1,124,000 Land $663,000 Building $461,000 |
| 2022 | $9,832.00 | $1,148,000 Land $591,000 Building $557,000 | $1,148,000 Land $591,000 Building $557,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5237 38th Ave NE 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 | 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.
The area around 5237 38th Ave NE 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 675 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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