938 N 96th St, Seattle, WA 98103 Property Records

King County property record for 938 N 96th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,610 sqft · built 2010
Lot Size0.037 acres (1,602 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$645,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$6,461 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Mortgage
Jul 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN026300-0254

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN026300-0254
Alternative APN
  • 026300025405

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.25 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,610 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,920 sqft
1st Floor Area660 sqft
2nd Floor Area660 sqft
Upper Floors Area650 sqft
Basement Area290 sqft
Finished Basement290 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2010
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Lot Area1,602 sqft (0.037 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area310 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemRadiant
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number026300025405
Street Address938 N 96TH ST
CitySEATTLE
StateWA
Zip98103-3208
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeLR3 (M)
Legal DescriptionARGONNE TRACTS UNIT LOT E SEATTLE SP #3011492 REC #20110124900003 SD SP BEING POR LOT 26 & TRACK B SD ADD
Legal Range04
Legal Township26
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionARGONNE TRACTS
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract1300

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address938 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3208
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 10, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
IVY MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 22, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
IVY MORTGAGE CORP
Oct 3, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
IVY MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 3, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 9, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017925
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address938 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3208
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanySTEWART

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000600
DateAug 10, 2020
Instrument20200810000600
Lender
NameIVY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressFULTON, MD 20759
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueSep 1, 2035

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address938 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3208
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000873
DateJul 22, 2019
Instrument20190722000873
Lender
NameIVY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressFULTON, MD 20759
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueAug 1, 2034

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 3, 2017
Property Address938 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3208
Document Number0000000925
Map ReferenceDOC20110124900003
Instrument DateSep 27, 2017
Instrument20171003000925
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address938 N 96TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3208
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000000926
DateOct 3, 2017
Instrument20171003000926
Lender
NameIVY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

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$6,461.00 (-0.97%)
2025$625,000 (-8.36%) Land $231,000 Building $394,000$625,000 (-8.36%) Land $231,000 Building $394,000
2024$6,524.00 (+14.5%)$682,000 (+1.34%) Land $225,000 Building $457,000$682,000 (+1.34%) Land $225,000 Building $457,000
2022$5,698.00$673,000 Land $219,000 Building $454,000$673,000 Land $219,000 Building $454,000

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 837 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
CenturyLink
Fiber
2,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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