947 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 Property Records

King County property record for 947 26th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.092 acres (4,000 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$160,000 (Nov 1998)
Tax Bill	$12,265 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`516070-0150`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`516070-0150`
Alternative APN	`516070015008`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.75 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,890 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,020 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,150 sqft
2nd Floor Area	740 sqft
Basement Area	930 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1910
Exterior Material	Brick
Lot Area	4,000 sqft (0.092 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	200 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	65 sqft
Deck Area	400 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	516070015008
Street Address	947 26TH AVE S
City	SEATTLE
State	WA
Zip	98144-3062
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	LR1 (M1)
Legal Description	MARKET STREET ADD PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 13
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	24
Legal Section	04
Legal Subdivision	MARKET STREET ADD
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4012
Census Tract	8900

Owner

947 26th Ave S is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2018.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	947 26TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3062
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 10, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	19981931
Last Transfer Date	Feb 13, 2018
Transfer Doc	0000000999
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2018: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 21, 2018
Property Address	947 26TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3062
Document Number	0000000999
Map Reference	VOL 4 PG 4
Instrument Date	Feb 13, 2018
Instrument	20180221000999
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	947 26TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA 98144-3062

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001000
Date	Feb 21, 2018
Instrument	20180221001000

Lender

Name	UMPQUA BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	181 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 947 26th Ave S was $12,265.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Seattle City
Unified School District	Seattle Public Schools (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$12,265.00
2025		$1,175,000 (+3.71%) Land $725,000 Building $450,000	$1,175,000 (+3.71%) Land $725,000 Building $450,000
2024	$11,008.00	$1,133,000 Land $711,000 Building $422,000	$1,133,000 Land $711,000 Building $422,000
2022	$9,767.00	$1,140,000 Land $613,000 Building $527,000	$1,140,000 Land $613,000 Building $527,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 947 26th 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

The area around 947 26th Ave S 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,216 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area	8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Astound Broadband Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,500 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless	1,000 / 75
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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