King County property record for 5237 40th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Oct 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,256 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 762570-0160 |
| Primary APN | 762570-0160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 590 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 762570016001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5237 40TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98136-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | SEA VIEW PARK ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 8 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA VIEW PARK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10501 |
5237 40th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2016.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5237 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5237 40TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98136-1218 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001028 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210224001028 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5237 40th Ave SW was $9,256.
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 | $9,256.00 | ||
| 2025 | $851,000 (+1.31%) Land $583,000 Building $268,000 | $851,000 (+1.31%) Land $583,000 Building $268,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,507.00 | $840,000 Land $583,000 Building $257,000 | $840,000 Land $583,000 Building $257,000 |
| 2022 | $7,086.00 | $788,000 Land $334,000 Building $454,000 | $788,000 Land $334,000 Building $454,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5237 40th Ave SW 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 5237 40th Ave SW 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 637 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 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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