King County property record for 740 N 97th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $649,590 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $8,612 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 030600-0429 |
| Primary APN | 030600-0429 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 370 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 6,356 sqft (0.146 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 030600042904 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 N 97TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-3120 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | AURORA HEIGHTS ADD 20 & E 10 FT OF 21 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | AURORA HEIGHTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20-21 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
740 N 97th St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 739 N 98TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3121 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019541 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001273 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 740 N 97TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3120 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000165 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210611000165 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 740 N 97TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3120 |
| Document Number | 0000000541 |
| Map Reference | VOL 31 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190712000541 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $11,567.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 739 N 98TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3121 |
| Document Number | 0000000542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190712000542 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 740 N 97th St was $8,612.
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 | $8,612.00 | ||
| 2025 | $786,000 (+1.95%) Land $560,000 Building $226,000 | $786,000 (+1.95%) Land $560,000 Building $226,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,872.00 | $771,000 Land $545,000 Building $226,000 | $771,000 Land $545,000 Building $226,000 |
| 2022 | $6,793.00 | $752,000 Land $465,000 Building $287,000 | $752,000 Land $465,000 Building $287,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 N 97th 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 740 N 97th 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 837 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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