King County property record for 8538 Densmore Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $565,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,505 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 304770-0135 |
| Primary APN | 304770-0135 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Lot Area | 5,700 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 360 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 304770013502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8538 DENSMORE AVE N |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-4047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | HALLS W A ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 26 |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | HALLS W A ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
8538 Densmore Ave N is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3802 NE 90TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98115-3745 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF WA I |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAMMAMISH MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 12, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251591 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001591 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8538 DENSMORE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4047 |
| Document Number | 0000001592 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250930001592 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY NATL TTL CO OF WA I |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3802 NE 90TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98115-3745 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Property Address | 8538 DENSMORE AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-4047 |
| Document Number | 0000001591 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 69 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250930001591 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, FIDELITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,117.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000001593 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250930001593 |
| Name | SAMMAMISH MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8538 Densmore Ave N was $10,505.
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 | $10,505.00 | ||
| 2025 | $977,000 (+5.62%) Land $584,000 Building $393,000 | $977,000 (+5.62%) Land $584,000 Building $393,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,288.00 | $925,000 Land $568,000 Building $357,000 | $925,000 Land $568,000 Building $357,000 |
| 2022 | $8,239.00 | $930,000 Land $501,000 Building $429,000 | $930,000 Land $501,000 Building $429,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8538 Densmore Ave N 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 8538 Densmore Ave N 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 |
|---|
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 1,028 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 | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband.
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