King County property record for 7938 5th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $295,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $7,913 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 797260-0030 |
| Primary APN | 797260-0030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,190 sqft |
| Basement Area | 630 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 8,994 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 797260003000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7938 5TH AVE SW |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98106-2165 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR2 |
| Legal Description | STATE ADD TO SEATTLE #4 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | STATE ADD TO SEATTLE NO. 04 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 11300 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7938 5TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-2165 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20091801 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 1995 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000020 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 7938 5TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-2165 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170907001542 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2047 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Property Address | 7938 5TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-2165 |
| Document Number | 0000001852 |
| Map Reference | VOL 17 PG 78 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210201001852 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7938 5TH AVE SW, SEATTLE, WA 98106-2165 |
| Document Number | 0000001853 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210201001853 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2036 |
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 | $7,913.00 (+6.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $698,000 (-0.57%) Land $400,000 Building $298,000 | $698,000 (-0.57%) Land $400,000 Building $298,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,403.00 (+14.23%) | $702,000 (+1.45%) Land $392,000 Building $310,000 | $702,000 (+1.45%) Land $392,000 Building $310,000 |
| 2022 | $6,481.00 | $692,000 Land $305,000 Building $387,000 | $692,000 Land $305,000 Building $387,000 |
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
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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