King County property record for 5259 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,420 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,889 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,315 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Sep 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 343850-0115 |
| Primary APN | 343850-0115 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,420 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,780 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,290 sqft |
| Basement Area | 490 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 130 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Lot Area | 10,889 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 430 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 343850011507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5259 16TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98106-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | HOMECROFT ADD PARCEL C OF SEA SP 79-203 REC NO 8001250744 SD SP DAF - S 1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 5 PLAT BLOCK: 5 PLAT LOT: 3 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMECROFT ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
5259 16th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 16TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WATERFRONT FCU |
| Sep 18, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000490 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5259 16TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1504 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240116000815 |
| Name | WATERFRONT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98136 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jan 15, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5259 16TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1504 |
| Document Number | 0000000490 |
| Map Reference | DOC 8001250744 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190918000490 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5259 16TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1504 |
| Document Number | 0000000491 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190918000491 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5259 16th Ave SW was $7,315.
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 | $7,315.00 | ||
| 2025 | $594,000 (-0.83%) Land $452,000 Building $142,000 | $594,000 (-0.83%) Land $452,000 Building $142,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,868.00 | $599,000 Land $452,000 Building $147,000 | $599,000 Land $452,000 Building $147,000 |
| 2022 | $5,996.00 | $576,000 Land $363,000 Building $213,000 | $576,000 Land $363,000 Building $213,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 16th Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2010.
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 Claims | 1 (2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · other causes |
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 5259 16th Ave SW 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 614 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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