King County property record for 5259 17th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 1,810 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,884 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $384,950 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $7,929 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 343850-0159 |
| Primary APN | 343850-0159 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,070 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 670 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 5,884 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 860 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 343850015904 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5259 17TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98106-1537 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | HOMECROFT ADD PARCEL B SEATTLE SHORT PLAT NO 82-0477 REC NO 8212060598 SD PLAT DAF E 127.57 FT OF LOT 4 BLK 6 AKA PARCELS C & D OF SEATTLE SHORT PLAT NO 76-109 REC NO 7612070720 PLAT BLOCK: 6 PLAT LOT: 4 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMECROFT ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
5259 17th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2007.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5259 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1537 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 21, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BOEING EMPS CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071932 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 4, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5259 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1537 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001768 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200706001768 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HORSHAM, PA 19044 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5259 17TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1537 |
| Document Number | 0000001165 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 5259 17TH AVE SW SEATTLE WA 981061537, SEATTLE, WA 98106-1537 |
| Document Number | 0000001165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202001151165 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2045 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 5259 17th Ave SW was $7,929.
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 | $7,929.00 | ||
| 2025 | $717,000 (-0.83%) Land $313,000 Building $404,000 | $717,000 (-0.83%) Land $313,000 Building $404,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,431.00 | $723,000 Land $313,000 Building $410,000 | $723,000 Land $313,000 Building $410,000 |
| 2022 | $6,322.00 | $694,000 Land $252,000 Building $442,000 | $694,000 Land $252,000 Building $442,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 17th 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 17th 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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