King County property record for 706 N 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4,648 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $272,600 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $20,344 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569500-0015 |
| Primary APN | 569500-0015 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,648 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 4,902 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,000 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Garage Type | Open |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 569500001502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 706 N 42ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 RC (M) |
| Legal Description | MOTOR LINE 5TH ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOTOR LINE 5TH ADD |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 4901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chittenden Locks and Lake Washington Ship Canal listed 1978 · 14 contributing resources · NRIS 78002751 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
706 N 42nd St, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in December 1993.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 50448, BELLEVUE, WA 98015-0448 |
| Owner Type | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS |
| Dec 10, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PAUL C & HEIDI L SWEENEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 19931597 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 706 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7261 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001443 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201230001443 |
| Name | LUTHER BURBANK SAVINGS |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SANTA ROSA, CA 95401 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 706 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7261 |
| Document Number | 0000000046 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201912100046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 600 UNIVERSITY ST #2018 SEATTLE WA 981014114, 2018, SEATTLE, WA 98101-4114 |
| Document Number | 47 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201912100047 |
| Name | PAUL C & HEIDI L SWEENEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 10500 NE 8TH ST # 900, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-4363 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 706 N 42nd St was $20,344, up 13.1% from the year before.
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 | $20,344.00 (+13.09%) | ||
| 2025 | $17,990.00 | $1,954,000 (+5.34%) Land $1,175,000 Building $779,000 | $1,954,000 (+5.34%) Land $1,175,000 Building $779,000 |
| 2024 | $17,990.00 | $1,855,000 Land $1,175,000 Building $680,000 | $1,855,000 Land $1,175,000 Building $680,000 |
| 2022 | $17,817.00 | $2,095,000 Land $1,150,000 Building $945,000 | $2,095,000 Land $1,150,000 Building $945,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 706 N 42nd 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 706 N 42nd 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 |
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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 1,193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Google Fiber.
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