King County property record for 5556 38th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,050 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,058,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $12,265 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102504-9185 |
| Primary APN | 102504-9185 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,720 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 620 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Lot Area | 4,050 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 470 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 102504918503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5556 38TH AVE NE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98105-2204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | N 75 FT OF S 630 FT OF E 54 FT OF W 906 FT OF SW 1/4 OF NW 1/4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY HOME TRACTS |
| Legal Tract | A |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 4202 |
5556 38th Ave NE is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47090 HAVASU ST, FREMONT, CA 94539-7122 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021913 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001174 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5556 38TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98105-2204 |
| Document Number | 0000000913 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210517000913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY/WA, CHICAGO TITLE COMPANY OF WA |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $17,937.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47090 HAVASU ST, FREMONT, CA 94539-7122 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5556 38th Ave NE was $12,265.
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 | $12,265.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,175,000 (+10.64%) Land $700,000 Building $475,000 | $1,175,000 (+10.64%) Land $700,000 Building $475,000 | |
| 2024 | $10,356.00 | $1,062,000 Land $721,000 Building $341,000 | $1,062,000 Land $721,000 Building $341,000 |
| 2022 | $8,850.00 | $1,027,000 Land $643,000 Building $384,000 | $1,027,000 Land $643,000 Building $384,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5556 38th Ave NE 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 | 1 in force |
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 5556 38th Ave NE 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 874 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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