King County property record for 6279 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,430 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.096 acres (4,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $715,000 (Jun 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14,950 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 882590-0745 |
| Primary APN | 882590-0745 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,430 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Basement Area | 580 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 580 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Lot Area | 4,200 sqft (0.096 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Deck Area | 130 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 882590074507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6279 20TH AVE NE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98115-6907 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | UNIVERSITY SCENIC ADD PLAT BLOCK: 8 PLAT LOT: 3 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | UNIVERSITY SCENIC ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 4401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Ravenna-Cowen North Historic District listed 2018 · 428 contributing resources · NRIS 100002939 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
6279 20th Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2005.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6279 20TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6907 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 24, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20052150 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 6279 20TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6907 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210204001438 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 237 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 6279 20TH AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6907 |
| Document Number | 0000000374 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6279 20TH AVE NE SEATTLE WA 981156907, SEATTLE, WA 98115-6907 |
| Document Number | 0000000374 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201711140374 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 13, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 6279 20th Ave NE was $14,950.
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 | $14,950.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,446,000 (+15.04%) Land $700,000 Building $746,000 | $1,446,000 (+15.04%) Land $700,000 Building $746,000 | |
| 2024 | $12,148.00 | $1,257,000 Land $721,000 Building $536,000 | $1,257,000 Land $721,000 Building $536,000 |
| 2022 | $10,928.00 | $1,283,000 Land $643,000 Building $640,000 | $1,283,000 Land $643,000 Building $640,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6279 20th Ave NE 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 6279 20th Ave NE 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 |
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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 803 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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