King County property record for 615 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 6,962 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $3,147,400 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $29,399 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 685070-0630 |
| Primary APN | 685070-0630 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 14 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,962 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 8,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,262 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 4,780 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 685070063001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 615 E MERCER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-4823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | MR (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS A SUPL PLAT BLOCK: 42 PLAT LOT: 1 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PONTIUS A SUPL |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 7403 |
615 E Mercer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2015.
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 | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1200 WESTLAKE AVE N, 608, SEATTLE, WA 98109-3529 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20151172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 4, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001807 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 615 E Mercer St was $29,399.
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 | $29,399.00 | ||
| 2025 | $2,853,000 (-5.5%) Land $1,912,000 Building $941,000 | $2,853,000 (-5.5%) Land $1,912,000 Building $941,000 | |
| 2024 | $28,809.00 | $3,019,000 Land $1,912,000 Building $1,107,000 | $3,019,000 Land $1,912,000 Building $1,107,000 |
| 2022 | $31,226.00 | $3,733,000 Land $1,912,000 Building $1,821,000 | $3,733,000 Land $1,912,000 Building $1,821,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 615 E Mercer St 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 615 E Mercer St 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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