5979 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 Property Records

King County property record for 5979 4th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Property Summary

Property TypeWarehouse, Storage
Details15,098 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.49 acres (21,325 sqft)
OwnerCompany on Record
Last Sale$3,750,000 (Sep 2018)
Tax Bill$39,283 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN536720-4685

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN536720-4685
Alternative APN
  • 536720468506

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area15,098 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Fire ResistanceMasonry Walls, Wood Interior
Lot Area21,325 sqft (0.49 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSpace Heater
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number536720468506
Street Address5979 4TH AVE S
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98108-3209
Property CategoryIndustrial
Property TypeIndustrial > Warehouse, Storage
Local Zoning CodeMML U/85
Legal DescriptionMC LAUGHLINS WATER FRONT ADD S 150 FT MEAS ALG 4TH AVE S
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionMC LAUGHLINS WATER FRONT ADD
Legal Block2
Legal Lot NumberE
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2018
Census Tract10900

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany on Record
Mailing Address60 STATE ST, 2200, BOSTON, MA 02109-1884
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 10, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181166
Prior Transfer DateNov 12, 1996
Prior Transfer Doc0000001742
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 10, 2018
Property Address5979 4TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98108-3209
Document Number0000001166
Instrument DateSep 7, 2018
Instrument201809101166
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1500 WAZEE ST #1500 DENVER CO 80202, 1500, DENVER, CO 80202

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$39,283.00 (+0.75%)
2025$3,462,900 (-7.35%) Land $1,279,500 Building $2,183,400$3,462,900 (-7.35%) Land $1,279,500 Building $2,183,400
2024$38,992.00 (+48.19%)$3,737,500 (+36.19%) Land $1,279,500 Building $2,458,000$3,737,500 (+36.19%) Land $1,279,500 Building $2,458,000
2022$26,313.00$2,744,300 Land $1,066,200 Building $1,678,100$2,744,300 Land $1,066,200 Building $1,678,100

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 Policies2 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 RiskNot 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 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 85 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.

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