King County property record for 8316 38th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,290 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,660 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $330,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $7,760 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 400600-0616 |
| Primary APN | 400600-0616 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,290 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,770 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Basement Area | 890 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 890 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 5,660 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 400600061602 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8316 38TH AVE S |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98118-4331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | LAKE DELL PARCEL A SEATTLE SHORT PLAT NO 9200043 REC NO 9307292019 SD SHORT PLAT DAF - SE 1/4 OF TRACT 30 OF LAKE DELL SMITHS ADD LESS THE S 1/2 THOF & LESS THE N 15.00 FT OF THE W 15.00 FT OF SD SE 1/4 AKA NEW PARCEL A OF SEATTLE LOT BOUNDARY ADJUST |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 24 |
| Legal Section | 34 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE DELL |
| Legal Tract | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 11700 |
8316 38th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2003.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8316 38TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98118-4331 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20033038 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 16, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000932 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8316 38th Ave S was $7,760.
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 | $7,760.00 | ||
| 2025 | $700,000 (+7.53%) Land $341,000 Building $359,000 | $700,000 (+7.53%) Land $341,000 Building $359,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,769.00 | $651,000 Land $341,000 Building $310,000 | $651,000 Land $341,000 Building $310,000 |
| 2022 | $6,071.00 | $663,000 Land $318,000 Building $345,000 | $663,000 Land $318,000 Building $345,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8316 38th Ave S 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.
Wildfire risk around 8316 38th Ave S is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 525 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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