King County property record for 540 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.036 acres (1,550 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,000 (Aug 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $7,303 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 125020-0713 |
| Primary APN | 125020-0713 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,700 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 420 sqft |
| Basement Area | 640 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 220 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 1,550 sqft (0.036 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 125020071309 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 26TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98144-2337 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR1 (M) |
| Legal Description | BURKES 2ND ADD S 31 FT OF W 50 FT PLAT BLOCK: 9 PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | BURKES 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 8900 |
540 26th Ave S is owned by a company that bought it in August 2004.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 26TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2337 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004813 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001079 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 26th Ave S was $7,303.
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 | $7,303.00 | ||
| 2025 | $710,000 (+8.73%) Land $367,000 Building $343,000 | $710,000 (+8.73%) Land $367,000 Building $343,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,258.00 | $653,000 Land $360,000 Building $293,000 | $653,000 Land $360,000 Building $293,000 |
| 2022 | $5,674.00 | $670,000 Land $311,000 Building $359,000 | $670,000 Land $311,000 Building $359,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 26th Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 540 26th Ave S 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 |
|---|
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 1,216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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