5952 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126 Property Records

King County property record for 5952 37th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1944
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,400 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$489,950 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill	$8,345 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`139430-0055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`139430-0055`
Alternative APN	`139430005500`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	1.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,470 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,620 sqft
1st Floor Area	810 sqft
Basement Area	810 sqft
Finished Basement	660 sqft
Unfinished Basement	150 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1944
Effective Year Built	Effective 1944
Lot Area	6,400 sqft (0.147 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	320 sqft
Deck Area	70 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	139430005500
Street Address	5952 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: 11
Legal Range	03
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	23
Legal Subdivision	CAROLINA HEIGHTS DIV NO. 04
Legal Block	1
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	10601

Owner

5952 37th Ave SW is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2017.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 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	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 21, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ALASKA USA FCU
Feb 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
Apr 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
Feb 10, 2017	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 10, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 24, 1986
Deed Document Number	2017999
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jul 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000104
Date	Jun 21, 2021
Instrument	20210621000104

Lender

Name	ALASKA USA FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	ANCHORAGE, AK 99503

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002152
Date	Feb 23, 2021
Instrument	20210223002152

Lender

Name	AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000126
Date	Apr 14, 2020
Instrument	20200414000126

Lender

Name	AMERICAN INTERNET MORTGAGE INC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	SAN DIEGO, CA 92108

Agreement

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

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2017
Property Address	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836
Document Number	0000000999
Map Reference	VOL39 PG31
Instrument Date	Jan 31, 2017
Instrument	20170210000999
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	RAINIER TITLE

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5952 37TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98126-2836

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001000
Date	Feb 10, 2017
Instrument	20170210001000

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5952 37th Ave SW was $8,345.

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	$8,345.00
2025		$759,000 (+1.34%) Land $583,000 Building $176,000	$759,000 (+1.34%) Land $583,000 Building $176,000
2024	$7,670.00	$749,000 Land $583,000 Building $166,000	$749,000 Land $583,000 Building $166,000
2022	$6,055.00	$661,000 Land $334,000 Building $327,000	$661,000 Land $334,000 Building $327,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5952 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.

Wildfire

The area around 5952 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.

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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