731 N 96th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 731 N 96th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 2.75 ba · 3,250 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.141 acres (6,155 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$89,200 (Jun 1997)
Tax Bill$11,486 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Jan 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN026300-0300

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN026300-0300
Alternative APN
  • 026300030009

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,250 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,710 sqft
1st Floor Area1,720 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,530 sqft
Basement Area1,130 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1938
Lot Area6,155 sqft (0.141 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area330 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelSolar
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number026300030009
Street Address731 N 96TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-3116
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRSL (M)
Legal DescriptionARGONNE TRACTS PCL C SEATTLE SP 9605102 REC #970221-0148 SD SP DAF--- LOTS 32 & H ARGONNE TRACTS
Legal Range04
Legal Township26
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionARGONNE TRACTS
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract1300

Owner

Source: King County records, as of October 15, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address731 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3116
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 24, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 24, 1997 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 2, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19971024
Last Transfer DateAug 11, 2026
Transfer Doc0000000582
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 21, 2026
Property Address731 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3116
Document Number0000000582
Instrument DateAug 11, 2026
Instrument2026582
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$1,010.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address731 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3116
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyNEXTITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000408
DateJan 23, 2017
Instrument20170123000408
Lender
NameCARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28273
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2032

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$11,486.00 (+9.56%)
2025$1,076,000 (+1.99%) Land $685,000 Building $391,000$1,076,000 (+1.99%) Land $685,000 Building $391,000
2024$10,484.00 (+3.08%)$1,055,000 (-9.67%) Land $666,000 Building $389,000$1,055,000 (-9.67%) Land $666,000 Building $389,000
2022$10,171.00$1,168,000 Land $441,000 Building $727,000$1,168,000 Land $441,000 Building $727,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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 837 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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