King County property record for 816 N 38th St, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 4,335 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $898,500 (Jan 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $18,026 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 197220-1671 |
| Primary APN | 197220-1671 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,335 sqft Adjusted Area |
| Gross Area | 5,030 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Porch | Patio |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Lawn Sprinklers | Lawn Sprinklers |
| Cooling System | Wall Unit |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 197220167104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 816 N 38TH ST |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-2707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | C1-55 (M) |
| Legal Description | DENNY & HOYTS ADD W 40 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | DENNY & HOYTS ADD |
| Legal Block | 20 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14-15 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 4902 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 119 NW BOWDOIN PL, SEATTLE, WA 98107-4932 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 1990 |
| Deed Document Number | 20061428 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 816 N 38TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-2707 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001587 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180731001587 |
| Name | WASHINGTON FEDERAL NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $18,026.00 (+8.24%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,761,000 (+0.46%) Land $396,000 Building $1,365,000 | $1,761,000 (+0.46%) Land $396,000 Building $1,365,000 | |
| 2024 | $16,654.00 (+0.61%) | $1,753,000 (-11.51%) Land $396,000 Building $1,357,000 | $1,753,000 (-11.51%) Land $396,000 Building $1,357,000 |
| 2022 | $16,553.00 | $1,981,000 Land $360,000 Building $1,621,000 | $1,981,000 Land $360,000 Building $1,621,000 |
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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