King County property record for 816 N Motor Pl, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.057 acres (2,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $811,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $8,526 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569400-1125 |
| Primary APN | 569400-1125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,690 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 630 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 130 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Lot Area | 2,500 sqft (0.057 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft |
| Deck Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 569400112508 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 816 N MOTOR PL |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7313 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | MOTOR LINE 2ND ADD PLAT BLOCK: 8 PLAT LOT: 9 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOTOR LINE 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 4901 |
816 N Motor Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 816 N MOTOR PL, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7313 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025156 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 816 N MOTOR PL, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7313 |
| Document Number | 0000000156 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 179 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251024000156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251029000636 |
| Name | DEEPHAVEN MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 816 N MOTOR PL, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7313 |
| Document Number | 0000000046 |
| Map Reference | VOL 2 PG 179 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20220103000046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2817 NE 55TH ST STE B, B, SEATTLE, WA 98105-5536 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 816 N MOTOR PL, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7313 |
| Document Number | 0000000946 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202012290946 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 816 N MOTOR PL SEATTLE WA 981037313, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7313 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 816 N Motor Pl was $8,526.
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 | $8,526.00 | ||
| 2025 | $811,000 (+26.52%) Land $373,000 Building $438,000 | $811,000 (+26.52%) Land $373,000 Building $438,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,359.00 | $641,000 Land $404,000 Building $237,000 | $641,000 Land $404,000 Building $237,000 |
| 2022 | $5,669.00 | $652,000 Land $357,000 Building $295,000 | $652,000 Land $357,000 Building $295,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 816 N Motor Pl 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 816 N Motor Pl 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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