King County property record for 5603 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,125 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,455 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 172280-1440 |
| Primary APN | 172280-1440 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,125 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Fire Resistance | Wood or Wood & Steel Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 172280144004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5603 4TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98108-2422 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-75 (M) |
| Legal Description | COMMERCIAL ST STEAM MOTOR ADD LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 29 PLAT LOT: 15 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | COMMERCIAL ST STEAM MOTOR ADD |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 10900 |
5603 4th Ave S, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2010.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5603 4TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2422 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 22, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010396 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5603 4th Ave S was $4,455.
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 | $4,455.00 | ||
| 2025 | $391,300 (+3.38%) Land $336,000 Building $55,300 | $391,300 (+3.38%) Land $336,000 Building $55,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,017.00 | $378,500 Land $336,000 Building $42,500 | $378,500 Land $336,000 Building $42,500 |
| 2022 | $3,393.00 | $360,000 Land $312,000 Building $48,000 | $360,000 Land $312,000 Building $48,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5603 4th Ave S 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 | 2 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 5603 4th 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 142 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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