King County property record for 708 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.077 acres (3,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $9,056 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197220-1226 |
| Primary APN | 197220-1226 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 530 sqft |
| Basement Area | 500 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 500 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 3,360 sqft (0.077 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 197220122604 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 708 N 38TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-2714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | LR3 (M) |
| Legal Description | DENNY & HOYTS ADD E 1/2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNY & HOYTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 708 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-2714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20121590 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 10, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006111825 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $9,056.00 (-3.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $868,000 (-10.97%) Land $570,000 Building $298,000 | $868,000 (-10.97%) Land $570,000 Building $298,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,397.00 (+27.09%) | $975,000 (+13.5%) Land $974,000 Building $1,000 | $975,000 (+13.5%) Land $974,000 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $7,394.00 | $859,000 Land $858,000 Building $1,000 | $859,000 Land $858,000 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
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 874 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 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, Google Fiber.
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