King County property record for 5550 17th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.154 acres (6,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $10,133 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 754980-1385 |
| Primary APN | 754980-1385 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,580 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,520 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 860 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Lot Area | 6,720 sqft (0.154 acres) |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Deck Area | 240 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 754980138509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5550 17TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98108-2829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | SANDERS FRED E ACRE TRS REPLAT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDERS F E ACRE TRACTS REPLAT |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 10402 |
5550 17th Ave S is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2014.
Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6669 WAYNE AVE, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19119-3521 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20141153 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001491 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5550 17TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001959 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200515001959 |
| Name | HERITAGE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BURLINGTON, WA 98233 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5550 17th Ave S was $10,133.
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 | $10,133.00 | ||
| 2025 | $922,000 (+3.48%) Land $397,000 Building $525,000 | $922,000 (+3.48%) Land $397,000 Building $525,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,140.00 | $891,000 Land $397,000 Building $494,000 | $891,000 Land $397,000 Building $494,000 |
| 2022 | $7,508.00 | $840,000 Land $304,000 Building $536,000 | $840,000 Land $304,000 Building $536,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5550 17th 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 5550 17th 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 779 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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