King County property record for 557 N 72nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,290 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $707,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $9,586 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 336340-0640 |
| Primary APN | 336340-0640 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,290 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,610 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 250 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Deck Area | 300 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 336340064003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 N 72ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-5130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | HILLMANS LAKE FRONT ADD DIV # 3 2 & E 20 FT OF 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLMANS LAKE FRONT ADD DIV NO. 03 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 2800 |
557 N 72nd St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 N 72ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 31, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20161131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 557 N 72ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SOLIDIFI |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001678 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200828001678 |
| Name | STRONG HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MANASSAS, VA 20110 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 N 72nd St was $9,586.
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 | $9,586.00 | ||
| 2025 | $894,000 (+12.31%) Land $744,000 Building $150,000 | $894,000 (+12.31%) Land $744,000 Building $150,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,010.00 | $796,000 Land $795,000 Building $1,000 | $796,000 Land $795,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $7,435.00 | $831,000 Land $700,000 Building $131,000 | $831,000 Land $700,000 Building $131,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 N 72nd St 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 557 N 72nd 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 489 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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