King County property record for 938 20th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
| Square Footage | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $645,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $14,669.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 133880-0190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 2,030 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,590 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 890 sqft 1st Floor |
| 2nd Floor | 720 sqft 2nd Floor |
| Upper Floors | 420 sqft Upper Floors |
| Basement Area | 560 sqft Basement |
| Hobby Room | Hobby Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 4,600 sqft (0.106 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 290 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 133880019004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 938 20TH AVE E |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98112-3507 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV # 6 PLAT BLOCK: 40 PLAT LOT: 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | CAPITOL HILL ADD DIV NO. 06 |
| Legal Block | 40 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 6400 |
Source: King County records · APN 133880-0190
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 938 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Seller Take-Back LAVEDA ALTENHOFER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 20211725 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000681 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 938 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000000681 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251222000681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 938 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000001726 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230001726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4700 WALLINGFORD AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6824 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 938 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000001724 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230001724 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4700 WALLINGFORD AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6824 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 938 20TH AVE E, SEATTLE, WA 98112-3507 |
| Document Number | 0000001725 |
| Map Reference | VOL 12 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230001725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,586.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4700 WALLINGFORD AVE N, SEATTLE, WA 98103-6824 |
| Document Number | 0000001727 |
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| Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211230001727 |
| Name | LAVEDA ALTENHOFER |
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| Type | Seller |
| Type | Seller Take-Back |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Seattle City |
| Unified School District | Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $14,669.00 (+5.78%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,407,000 (-1.81%) Land $996,000 Building $411,000 | $1,407,000 (-1.81%) Land $996,000 Building $411,000 | |
| 2024 | $13,867.00 (+9.7%) | $1,433,000 (-4.08%) Land $996,000 Building $437,000 | $1,433,000 (-4.08%) Land $996,000 Building $437,000 |
| 2022 | $12,641.00 | $1,494,000 Land $945,000 Building $549,000 | $1,494,000 Land $945,000 Building $549,000 |
938 20th Ave E is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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