King County property record for 537 Howe St, Seattle, WA 98109
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (951 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $790,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $9,423 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 692670-0658 |
| Primary APN | 692670-0658 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 460 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 570 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 951 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| Deck Area | 500 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 692670065808 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 537 HOWE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98109-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | PUBLIC BENEFIT SUPL PLAT COLLINS LOT D SEATTLE SP #3015963 REC #20140403900003 SD SP DAF LOTS 11 THRU 14 BLOCK 77 SD ADD LESS W 50 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | PUBLIC BENEFIT SUPL PLAT COLLINS |
| Legal Block | 77 |
| Legal Lot Number | D |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 6703 |
537 Howe St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2014.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141038 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 537 HOWE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98109-2629 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001340 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200710001340 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 537 Howe St was $9,423.
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 | $9,423.00 | ||
| 2025 | $924,000 (-0.86%) Land $396,000 Building $528,000 | $924,000 (-0.86%) Land $396,000 Building $528,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,823.00 | $932,000 Land $396,000 Building $536,000 | $932,000 Land $396,000 Building $536,000 |
| 2022 | $7,899.00 | $944,000 Land $420,000 Building $524,000 | $944,000 Land $420,000 Building $524,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 537 Howe 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 | 18 units insured incl. 18 condo units |
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 537 Howe 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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 630 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, FiberFirst, Google Fiber.
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