King County property record for 809 N 42nd St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,390 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.025 acres (1,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $699,000 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,551 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 193130-0849 |
| Primary APN | 193130-0849 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,390 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 510 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 440 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 440 sqft |
| Basement Area | 440 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Lot Area | 1,088 sqft (0.025 acres) |
| Deck Area | 480 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 193130084901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 809 N 42ND ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | DAYS FRANCES R LAGRANDE LOT B SEATTLE SP #3022047 REC #20161229900011 SD SP DAF E 42 FT OF N 40 FT OF LOT 15 & E 42 FT OF LOT 16 BLOCK 7 SD ADD LESS POR FOR ALLEY PER DEED REC #20160921001142 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DAYS FRANCIES R LAGRANDE |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
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.
809 N 42nd St, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2017.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 N 42ND ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 N 42nd St was $8,551.
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 | $8,551.00 | ||
| 2025 | $836,000 (+1.7%) Land $285,000 Building $551,000 | $836,000 (+1.7%) Land $285,000 Building $551,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,812.00 | $822,000 Land $343,000 Building $479,000 | $822,000 Land $343,000 Building $479,000 |
| 2022 | $7,200.00 | $858,000 Land $302,000 Building $556,000 | $858,000 Land $302,000 Building $556,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 N 42nd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
The area around 809 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 940 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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