King County property record for 959 N Motor Pl, Seattle, WA 98103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $88,500 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $8,685 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 569450-0480 |
| Primary APN | 569450-0480 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,420 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 730 sqft |
| Basement Area | 730 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 160 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 230 sqft |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 569450048008 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 959 N MOTOR PL |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98103-7336 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | LR2 (M) |
| Legal Description | MOTOR LINE 3RD ADD E 40 FT |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOTOR LINE 3RD ADD |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-13 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 5000 |
959 N Motor Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1988.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 959 N MOTOR PL, SEATTLE, WA 98103-7336 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 8, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 198811101093 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 959 N Motor Pl was $8,685.
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 | $8,685.00 | ||
| 2025 | $827,000 (+6.03%) Land $444,000 Building $383,000 | $827,000 (+6.03%) Land $444,000 Building $383,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,637.00 | $780,000 Land $412,000 Building $368,000 | $780,000 Land $412,000 Building $368,000 |
| 2022 | $7,560.00 | $885,000 Land $368,000 Building $517,000 | $885,000 Land $368,000 Building $517,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 959 N Motor Pl 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 959 N Motor Pl 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 940 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 · DSL in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, T-Mobile.
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