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620 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108 Property Records

King County property record for 620 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108

Property Summary

Property TypePost Office
Details9,636 sqft · built 1971
Lot Size0.647 acres (28,168 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$5,950,000 (Nov 1984)
Tax Bill$27,843 (2026)
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN172280-0525

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN172280-0525
Alternative APN
  • 172280052504

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area9,636 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1971
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area28,168 sqft (0.647 acres)
Loading DockLoading Dock

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number172280052504
Street Address620 S ORCAS ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98108-3423
Property CategoryPublic Works
Property TypePublic Works > Post Office
Local Zoning CodeUI U/85
Legal DescriptionCOMMERCIAL ST STEAM MOTOR ADD POR SD BLKS & OF VAC MAYNARD ST & VAC ALLEY & VAC S ORCAS ST DAF-BAAP ON S MGN S FINDLAY ST 163.39 FT E OF NW COR BLK 18 TH NELY ALG SD S MGN 111.07 FT TH S 56-30-42 E 64.48 FT TO NW COR BLK 20 TH S 33-25-14 W 111.36 FT
Legal Range04
Legal Township24
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionCOMMERCIAL ST STEAM MOTOR ADD
Legal Block18-20
Legal Lot NumberPOR
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2047
Census Tract10900

Owner

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 RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 81024, SEATTLE, WA 98108-1024
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 29, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 29, 1984 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number198411300785
Deed Book / Page11 / 5
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

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$27,843.00 (+1.67%)
2025$2,147,900 (-7.19%) Land $1,690,000 Building $457,900$2,147,900 (-7.19%) Land $1,690,000 Building $457,900
2024$27,386.00 (+16.2%) Additional exemption filed$2,314,300 (+2.97%) Land $1,690,000 Building $624,300$2,314,300 (+2.97%) Land $1,690,000 Building $624,300
2022$23,569.00 Additional exemption filed$2,247,600 Land $1,408,400 Building $839,200$2,247,600 Land $1,408,400 Building $839,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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 142 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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

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