King County property record for 955 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1902 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,235 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $9,689 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722850-2340 |
| Primary APN | 722850-2340 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,050 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,170 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,010 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1902 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1902 |
| Lot Area | 4,235 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 722850234005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 955 20TH AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-4735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR3 |
| Legal Description | RENTON HILL ADD S 10 FT OF 5 & N 25 FT OF 6 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTON HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
955 20th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 955 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000933 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 955 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 917 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Document Number | 0000000620 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260306000620 |
| Name | 5TH STREET CAPITAL INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 955 20th Ave was $9,689.
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 | $9,689.00 | ||
| 2025 | $915,000 (+171.51%) Land $582,000 Building $333,000 | $915,000 (+3.74%) Land $582,000 Building $333,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,160.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $337,000 Land $62,000 Building $275,000 | $882,000 Land $571,000 Building $311,000 |
| 2022 | $1,128.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $337,000 Land $62,000 Building $275,000 | $905,000 Land $493,000 Building $412,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 955 20th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 955 20th Ave 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 975 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 |
| 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: CenturyLink, Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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