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8517 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 8517 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial Vacant Land
Details7,834 sqft · built 1938
Lot Size0.433 acres (18,870 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$3,089,172 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$30,577 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN604640-0805

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN604640-0805
Alternative APN
  • 604640080502

Interior

Stories1 Story
Building Area7,834 sqft Gross Area
Basement Area1,452 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1938
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleCustom Design
Construction TypeWood
Fire ResistanceWood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area18,870 sqft (0.433 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number604640080502
Street Address8517 AURORA AVE N
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-3911
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeVacant Land > Commercial
Local Zoning CodeNC3P-75 (M
Legal DescriptionNEVINS DIV OF GREEN LAKE ADD LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 25 LESS ST HWY #1 TGW LOTS 1 THRU 4 BLK 26
Legal Range04
Legal Township26
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionNEVINS DIV OF GREEN LAKE ADD
Legal Block25
Legal Lot Number1-4
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract1800

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address100 23RD AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-2302
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 9, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 5, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019526
Prior Transfer DateFeb 3, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0000000173
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 9, 2019
Property Address8517 AURORA AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3911
Document Number0000000526
Map ReferenceVOL 4 PG 94
Instrument DateMay 9, 2019
Instrument20190509000526
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2022
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$54,992.26
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Trustee Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000528
DateMay 9, 2019
Instrument20190509000528
Lender
NameWASHINGTON STATE HOUSING FIN COMMIS
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalitySeattle City
Unified School DistrictSeattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$30,577.00 (+11.11%)
2025$2,641,800 (+3.71%) Land $2,641,800$2,641,800 (+3.71%) Land $2,641,800
2024$27,519.00 (-0.78%)$2,547,400 (-14.41%) Land $2,547,400$2,547,400 (-14.41%) Land $2,547,400
2022$27,734.00$2,976,200 Land $2,453,100 Building $523,100$2,976,200 Land $2,453,100 Building $523,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
serves 1,161,961 people · EPA ID WA5377050
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 936 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband.

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