5918 47th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118 Property Records

King County property record for 5918 47th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1957
Lot Size0.213 acres (9,261 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$659,500 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$9,310 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN811310-1232

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN811310-1232
Alternative APN
  • 811310123203

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,600 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,880 sqft
1st Floor Area940 sqft
Basement Area660 sqft
Finished Basement660 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1957
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1957
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area9,261 sqft (0.213 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number811310123203
Street Address5918 47TH AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98118-2819
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR3
Legal DescriptionSUNNYSIDE 5-ACRE TRS S 54 FT OF N 191 FT ELY OF 47TH AVE S LESS E 126.5 FT
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section22
Legal SubdivisionSUNNYSIDE FIVE ACRE TRACTS
Legal TractS
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract10200

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5918 47TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2819
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI
CLIFFORD A & PAULINE N CANTOR
Sep 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
CW TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 15, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20202508
Prior Transfer DateApr 26, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000000945
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address5918 47TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2819
Document Number0000002928
Instrument DateSep 28, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2020
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2503 14TH AVE S #121 SEATTLE WA 981445015, 121, SEATTLE, WA 98144-5015

Mortgage

Document Number0000002928
DateNov 6, 2020
Instrument202011062928
Lender
NameCLIFFORD A & PAULINE N CANTOR
Address627 208TH AVE SE, SAMMAMISH, WA 98074-7033
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 30, 2020
Property Address5918 47TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2819
Document Number0000002508
Instrument DateSep 25, 2020
Instrument202009302508
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2020
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address5918 47TH AVE S SEATTLE WA 981182819, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2819

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$9,310.00 (+13%)
2025$839,000 (+5.8%) Land $484,000 Building $355,000$839,000 (+5.8%) Land $484,000 Building $355,000
2024$8,239.00 (-59.64%)$793,000 (-0.13%) Land $416,000 Building $377,000$793,000 (-0.13%) Land $416,000 Building $377,000
2022$20,414.00$794,000 Land $336,000 Building $458,000$794,000 Land $336,000 Building $458,000

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

Flood

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 Policies1 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 594 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
300 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, T-Mobile.

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