King County property record for 5946 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1944 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,437 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139430-0050 |
| Primary APN | 139430-0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 790 sqft |
| Basement Area | 790 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 790 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1944 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1944 |
| Lot Area | 6,400 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 139430005005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5946 37TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98126-2836 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | CAROLINA HEIGHTS DIV # 4 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 10 |
| Legal Range | 03 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAROLINA HEIGHTS DIV NO. 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 10601 |
5946 37th Ave SW is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5946 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5946 37th Ave SW was $3,437 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $3,437.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $763,000 (+11.39%) Land $583,000 Building $180,000 | $763,000 (+11.39%) Land $583,000 Building $180,000 | |
| 2024 | $3,378.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $685,000 Land $513,000 Building $172,000 | $685,000 Land $513,000 Building $172,000 |
| 2022 | $6,217.00 | $681,000 Land $334,000 Building $347,000 | $681,000 Land $334,000 Building $347,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5946 37th 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.
The area around 5946 37th 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.
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 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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