King County property record for 534 31st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,870 sqft · built 1919 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,976 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,595,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $14,851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 536620-0500 |
| Primary APN | 536620-0500 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,110 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1919 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Lot Area | 3,976 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 250 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 536620050008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 534 31ST AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-6322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | MC LAUGHLINS MADRONA HILL ADD S 23 FT OF LOT 9 & N 17 FT OF LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC LAUGHLINS MADRONA HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9-10 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 7800 |
534 31st Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024416 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000000345 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260320000345 |
| Name | BARRETT FINANCIAL GROUP LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHANDLER, AZ 85286 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 312 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | WFG NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001905 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201210001905 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000001629 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190731001629 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,670.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000001630 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190731001630 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 534 31ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000000254 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201805070254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 534 31ST AVE SEATTLE WA 981226322, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6322 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 534 31st Ave was $14,851, up 28.4% from the year before.
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 | $14,851.00 (+28.37%) | ||
| 2025 | $11,569.00 | $1,436,000 (+20.27%) Land $603,000 Building $833,000 | $1,436,000 (+20.27%) Land $603,000 Building $833,000 |
| 2024 | $11,569.00 | $1,194,000 Land $592,000 Building $602,000 | $1,194,000 Land $592,000 Building $602,000 |
| 2022 | $10,425.00 | $1,221,000 Land $511,000 Building $710,000 | $1,221,000 Land $511,000 Building $710,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 534 31st Ave 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 | 5 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 534 31st Ave 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 |
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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 1,007 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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