5603 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 5603 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 2,010 sqft · built 1924
Lot Size0.126 acres (5,500 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$159,900 (Dec 1992)
Tax Bill$11,397 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2024 Transfer
Feb 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN952310-0950

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN952310-0950
Alternative APN
  • 952310095007

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,010 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,440 sqft
1st Floor Area1,290 sqft
Upper Floors Area720 sqft
Basement Area1,150 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1924
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1924
Lot Area5,500 sqft (0.126 acres)
View / LotHighway
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number952310095007
Street Address5603 PHINNEY AVE N
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-5830
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeLR3 (M)
Legal DescriptionWOODLAND PARK ADD SUPL S 5 FT OF 10 & ALL 11-12
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section07
Legal SubdivisionWOODLAND PARK ADD SUPL
Legal Block76
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract3500

Owner

5603 Phinney Ave N is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2024.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address5603 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5830
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 31, 2024Correction Deed
Feb 1, 2024Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 12, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 7, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 7, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number199212141274
Deed Book / Page5 / 19
Last Transfer DateJan 9, 2024
Transfer Doc0000000226
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

January 2024: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJan 31, 2024
Property Address5603 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5830
Document Number0000000226
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 19
Instrument DateJan 9, 2024
Instrument20240131000226
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

February 2024: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 1, 2024
Property Address5603 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5830
Document Number0000000386
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 19
Instrument DateJan 9, 2024
Instrument20240201000386
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 9, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

December 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateDec 12, 2023
Property Address5603 PHINNEY AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-5830
Document Number0000000681
Map ReferenceVOL 5 PG 19
Instrument DateDec 6, 2023
Instrument20231212000681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5603 Phinney Ave N was $11,397.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$11,397.00
2025$1,067,000 (-13.67%) Land $912,000 Building $155,000$1,067,000 (-13.67%) Land $912,000 Building $155,000
2024$12,148.00$1,236,000 Land $1,235,000 Building $1,000$1,236,000 Land $1,235,000 Building $1,000
2022$9,521.00$1,088,000 Land $1,087,000 Building $1,000$1,088,000 Land $1,087,000 Building $1,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 5603 Phinney Ave N 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5603 Phinney Ave N 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 933 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber · DSL in parts of the area
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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