King County property record for 5609 S Prentice St, Seattle, WA 98178
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 820 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,521 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,293 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 806800-0350 |
| Primary APN | 806800-0350 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 820 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 820 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 5,521 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 806800035008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5609 S PRENTICE ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98178-2246 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | STURTEVANTS HOME GARDEN TRS PCL B SEATTLE LBA#3028202 REC# 20180312900001 SD LBA DAF - LOTS 17, 18 & 19 SD BLK 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 02 |
| Legal Subdivision | STURTEVANTS HOME GARDEN TRS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17-18 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 11901 |
5609 S Prentice St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5609 S PRENTICE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2246 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 14, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20181221 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5609 S PRENTICE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2246 |
| Document Number | 0000001221 |
| Map Reference | DOC20180312900001 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180914001221 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,455.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5609 S PRENTICE ST, SEATTLE, WA 98178-2246 |
| Document Number | 0000001223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180914001223 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5609 S Prentice St was $5,293.
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 | $5,293.00 | ||
| 2025 | $451,000 (+7.89%) Land $272,000 Building $179,000 | $451,000 (+7.89%) Land $272,000 Building $179,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,627.00 | $418,000 Land $206,000 Building $212,000 | $418,000 Land $206,000 Building $212,000 |
| 2022 | $4,236.00 | $437,000 Land $176,000 Building $261,000 | $437,000 Land $176,000 Building $261,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5609 S Prentice St 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 5609 S Prentice 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 490 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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