612 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122 Property Records

King County property record for 612 E Howell St, Seattle, WA 98122

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size0.087 acres (3,774 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,400,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$11,234 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN684870-0085

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN684870-0085
Alternative APN
  • 684870008506

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,830 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,640 sqft
1st Floor Area890 sqft
2nd Floor Area940 sqft
Basement Area810 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Lot Area3,774 sqft (0.087 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area210 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number684870008506
Street Address612 E HOWELL ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98122-2216
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR (M)
Legal DescriptionPONTIUS 2ND SUPL REPLAT PLAT BLOCK: 50 PLAT LOT: 9
Legal Range04
Legal Township25
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionPONTIUS 2ND SUPL REPLAT BLKS 49-50
Legal Block50
Legal Lot Number9
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract7405

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2366, SEATTLE, WA 98111-2366
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 22, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20161255
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 23, 2017
Property Address612 E HOWELL ST, SEATTLE, WA 98122-2216
Document Number0000001442
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2017
Instrument201702231442
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 28, 2017
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1402 3RD AVE #826 SEATTLE WA 981012118, 826, SEATTLE, WA 98101-2118

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$11,234.00 (+5.76%)
2025$1,071,000 (-1.83%) Land $1,067,000 Building $4,000$1,071,000 (-1.83%) Land $1,067,000 Building $4,000
2024$10,622.00 (+4.41%)$1,091,000 (-8.32%) Land $1,067,000 Building $24,000$1,091,000 (-8.32%) Land $1,067,000 Building $24,000
2022$10,173.00$1,190,000 Land $640,000 Building $550,000$1,190,000 Land $640,000 Building $550,000

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 582 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband
Fiber · Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.

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