King County property record for 525 W Raye St, Seattle, WA 98119
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (2,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $842,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $12,777 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Feb 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 242503-9040 |
| Primary APN | 242503-9040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,820 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 900 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,998 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 242503904003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 W RAYE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98119-2250 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | S 100 FT OF N 173.34 FT OF E 29 FT OF W 396 FT OF SW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 SEC 24-25-3 TGW POR SD SUBD DAF BEG ON S LN QUEEN ANNE BLVD ORD 16790 29 FT E OF E MGN 6TH AVE W ORD 17276 TH S 85 FT TO TPOB TH E 6.5 FT TH S 15 FT TO RD WY EST BY ORD 33351 TH W ALG |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | TGW POR SD SUBD |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 242503 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 5902 |
525 W Raye St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 W RAYE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-2250 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 1, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016763 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000001299 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 W RAYE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-2250 |
| Document Number | 0000001299 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210527001299 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1016 2ND AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98109-3741 |
| Document Number | 0000001300 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210527001300 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 W RAYE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98119-2250 |
| Document Number | 0000000901 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201902010901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 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 | 525 W RAYE ST SEATTLE WA 981192250, SEATTLE, WA 98119-2250 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 W Raye St was $12,777.
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 | $12,777.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,240,000 (+5.89%) Land $637,000 Building $603,000 | $1,240,000 (+5.89%) Land $637,000 Building $603,000 | |
| 2024 | $11,232.00 | $1,171,000 Land $637,000 Building $534,000 | $1,171,000 Land $637,000 Building $534,000 |
| 2022 | $10,004.00 | $1,186,000 Land $675,000 Building $511,000 | $1,186,000 Land $675,000 Building $511,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 W Raye St 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.
Wildfire risk around 525 W Raye St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 871 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 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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