King County property record for 975 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $817,590 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $10,412 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722850-2311 |
| Primary APN | 722850-2311 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,670 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 990 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 910 sqft |
| Basement Area | 770 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Lot Area | 3,630 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 722850231100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 975 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 1/2 PLAT BLOCK: 18 PLAT LOT: 2 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTON HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 18 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
975 20th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 975 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| May 26, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017906 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000935 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 975 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Document Number | 0000000935 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201710040935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 975 20TH AVE SEATTLE WA 981224735, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 975 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Document Number | 0000000906 |
| Map Reference | VOL8 PG68 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170526000906 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | 1031 Exchange |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 975 20TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4735 |
| Document Number | 0000000907 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170526000907 |
| Name | EVERGREEN MONEYSOURCE MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 975 20th Ave was $10,412.
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 | $10,412.00 | ||
| 2025 | $988,000 (+3.67%) Land $520,000 Building $468,000 | $988,000 (+3.67%) Land $520,000 Building $468,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,353.00 | $953,000 Land $510,000 Building $443,000 | $953,000 Land $510,000 Building $443,000 |
| 2022 | $8,297.00 | $959,000 Land $440,000 Building $519,000 | $959,000 Land $440,000 Building $519,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 975 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 975 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 1,153 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: Google Fiber, T-Mobile.
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