King County property record for 540 30th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,020 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,500 (May 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $8,615 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 536620-0625 |
| Primary APN | 536620-0625 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,510 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 490 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Lot Area | 3,000 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 536620062508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 30TH AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-6237 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | MC LAUGHLINS MADRONA HILL ADD PLAT BLOCK: 6 PLAT LOT: 8 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | MC LAUGHLINS MADRONA HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 8800 |
540 30th Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 30TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6237 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19971712 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000670 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 540 30TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000000444 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 30TH AVE SEATTLE WA 981226237, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6237 |
| Document Number | 0000000444 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201903220444 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98124-9750 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 30th Ave was $8,615.
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 | $8,615.00 | ||
| 2025 | $820,000 (+8.75%) Land $532,000 Building $288,000 | $820,000 (+8.75%) Land $532,000 Building $288,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,398.00 | $754,000 Land $522,000 Building $232,000 | $754,000 Land $522,000 Building $232,000 |
| 2022 | $6,787.00 | $773,000 Land $450,000 Building $323,000 | $773,000 Land $450,000 Building $323,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 30th Ave 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 30th 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 |
|---|
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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