King County property record for 979 22nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.75 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1909 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,826 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Sep 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $8,737 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722850-1140 |
| Primary APN | 722850-1140 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,380 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Basement Area | 820 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 800 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 20 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1909 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 3,826 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 722850114009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 979 22ND AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-4807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RSL (M) |
| Legal Description | RENTON HILL ADD PCL C SEATTLE SP #2200518 REC #20030318900002 SD SP DAF LOTS 2 & 3 BLOCK 12 OF SD ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTON HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
979 22nd Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2005.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 979 22ND AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20051537 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 13, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 979 22nd Ave was $8,737.
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 | $8,737.00 | ||
| 2025 | $819,000 (+3.67%) Land $520,000 Building $299,000 | $819,000 (+3.67%) Land $520,000 Building $299,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,855.00 | $790,000 Land $510,000 Building $280,000 | $790,000 Land $510,000 Building $280,000 |
| 2022 | $7,088.00 | $810,000 Land $440,000 Building $370,000 | $810,000 Land $440,000 Building $370,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 979 22nd 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 979 22nd 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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