King County property record for 5963 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,320 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,066 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,291 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Loan Modification Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 811310-1020 |
| Primary APN | 811310-1020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,320 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,090 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 600 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 770 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,066 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 370 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 811310102009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98118-2763 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | SUNNYSIDE 5-ACRE TRS ELY 107.29 FT OF POR W OF RAINIER AVE EX N 76.66 FT & LESS POR PLATTED |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE FIVE ACRE TRACTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 10301 |
5963 Rainier Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 2016.
Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2763 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage |
| Oct 29, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016715000843 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002143 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2763 |
| Document Number | 0000000519 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S SEATTLE WA 981182763, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2763 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2763 |
| Document Number | 0000000709 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201810290709 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $10.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5963 RAINIER AVE S SEATTLE WA 981182763, SEATTLE, WA 98118-2763 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5963 Rainier Ave S was $8,291.
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 | $8,291.00 | ||
| 2025 | $774,000 (+2.93%) Land $393,000 Building $381,000 | $774,000 (+2.93%) Land $393,000 Building $381,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,505.00 | $752,000 Land $393,000 Building $359,000 | $752,000 Land $393,000 Building $359,000 |
| 2022 | $6,731.00 | $766,000 Land $368,000 Building $398,000 | $766,000 Land $368,000 Building $398,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5963 Rainier Ave S 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 5963 Rainier Ave S 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 894 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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