5940 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 5940 36th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1941
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$890,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$11,010 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`139280-0020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`139280-0020`
Alternative APN	`139280002003`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	2 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,660 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,700 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,210 sqft
Basement Area	910 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1941
Effective Year Built	Effective 2026
Lot Area	6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
View / Lot	Water View
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	340 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	20 sqft
Deck Area	130 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	139280002003
Street Address	5940 36TH AVE SW
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98126-2830
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR3
Legal Description	CAROLINA HEIGHTS DIV # 1
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	CAROLINA HEIGHTS DIV NO. 01
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1016
Census Tract	10601

Owner

5940 36th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

Source: King County records, as of October 15, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5940 36TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2830
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 30, 2020	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA
Oct 22, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage AMERICAP COM'L CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20205023
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 20, 1991
Prior Transfer Doc	0012262234
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Nov 30, 2020
Property Address	5940 36TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2830
Document Number	0000005023
Map Reference	VOL 34 PG 50
Instrument Date	Nov 21, 2020
Instrument	20201130005023
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$14,947.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5940 36TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2830

Mortgage

Document Number	0000005024
Date	Nov 30, 2020
Instrument	20201130005024

Lender

Name	US BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Oct 22, 2019
Property Address	5940 36TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2830
Document Number	0000000375
Instrument Date	Oct 16, 2019
Instrument	201910220375
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	14040 NE 8TH ST #202 BELLEVUE WA 980074138, 202, BELLEVUE, WA 98007-4138

Mortgage

Document Number	376
Date	Oct 22, 2019
Instrument	201910220376

Lender

Name	AMERICAP COM'L CORP
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28210

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Oct 21, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5940 36th Ave SW was $11,010.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$11,010.00
2025		$1,028,000 (+3.73%) Land $669,000 Building $359,000	$1,028,000 (+3.73%) Land $669,000 Building $359,000
2024	$9,895.00	$991,000 Land $669,000 Building $322,000	$991,000 Land $669,000 Building $322,000
2022	$8,304.00	$938,000 Land $385,000 Building $553,000	$938,000 Land $385,000 Building $553,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5940 36th Ave SW 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5940 36th Ave SW 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 973 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	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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