King County property record for 553 N 85th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,000 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $344,550 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $15,093 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 643050-0317 |
| Primary APN | 643050-0317 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 10 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,000 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 4,428 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 3,150 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 643050031704 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 N 85TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-3720 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC2-55 (M) |
| Legal Description | OSNERS 2ND ADD E 90 FT OF N 35 FT PLAT BLOCK: 19 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | OSNERS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 19 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
553 N 85th St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 1996.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4111 E MADISON ST, 490, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3241 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage TIMBERLAND BANK |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19961055 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 553 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3720 |
| Document Number | 0000000974 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026974 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000974, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026974 |
| Name | TIMBERLAND BANK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.22% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 553 N 85TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3720 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4111 E MADISON ST 490, 490, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3241 |
| Document Number | 0000001978 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210419001978 |
| Name | BMO HARRIS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60603 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 N 85th St was $15,093, up 11.3% 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 | $15,093.00 (+11.31%) | ||
| 2025 | $13,560.00 | $1,460,000 (+3.55%) Land $724,500 Building $735,500 | $1,460,000 (+3.55%) Land $724,500 Building $735,500 |
| 2024 | $13,560.00 | $1,410,000 Land $724,500 Building $685,500 | $1,410,000 Land $724,500 Building $685,500 |
| 2022 | $13,522.00 | $1,602,000 Land $708,700 Building $893,300 | $1,602,000 Land $708,700 Building $893,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 N 85th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
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 553 N 85th St 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 936 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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