King County property record for 700 E Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98102
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 33,959 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.385 acres (16,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $10,599,900 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $132,204 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 685070-0575 |
| Primary APN | 685070-0575 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 52 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 5 Stories |
| Building Area | 33,959 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 40,721 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 16,790 sqft (0.385 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 685070057508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 700 E MERCER ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98102-4991 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | PONTIUS A SUPL 5-6 & S 49.27 FT OF 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PONTIUS A SUPL |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 7403 |
700 E Mercer St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in September 2014.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1500 42ND AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3855 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014676 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 5, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 700 E Mercer St was $132,204.
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 | $132,204.00 | ||
| 2025 | $12,947,000 (+3.58%) Land $5,037,000 Building $7,910,000 | $12,947,000 (+3.58%) Land $5,037,000 Building $7,910,000 | |
| 2024 | $118,576.00 | $12,500,000 Land $5,372,800 Building $7,127,200 | $12,500,000 Land $5,372,800 Building $7,127,200 |
| 2022 | $129,866.00 | $15,604,000 Land $4,869,100 Building $10,734,900 | $15,604,000 Land $4,869,100 Building $10,734,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 700 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 700 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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