King County property record for 996 21st Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
| Property Type | Grocery, Supermarket |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,008 sqft · built 1913 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,057 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $10,584 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 722850-1355 |
| Primary APN | 722850-1355 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Stories | 1 Story |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 3,008 sqft Gross Area |
| Year Built | Built 1913 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Custom Design |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 3,057 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 722850135509 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 996 21ST AVE |
| City | SEATTLE |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98122-4759 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Grocery, Supermarket |
| Local Zoning Code | NC2P-55 (M |
| Legal Description | RENTON HILL ADD W 47 FT PLAT BLOCK: 12 PLAT LOT: 28 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 25 |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | RENTON HILL ADD |
| Legal Block | 12 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 7902 |
996 21st Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1510 14TH AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 996 21ST AVE, SEATTLE, WA 98122-4759 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001040 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180607001040 |
| Name | BANNER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BELLEVUE, WA 98004 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 996 21st Ave was $10,584.
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 | $10,584.00 | ||
| 2025 | $994,500 (-) Land $993,500 Building $1,000 | $994,500 (-) Land $993,500 Building $1,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,823.00 | $994,500 Land $993,500 Building $1,000 | $994,500 Land $993,500 Building $1,000 |
| 2022 | $7,055.00 | $795,800 Land $794,800 Building $1,000 | $795,800 Land $794,800 Building $1,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 996 21st 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 996 21st 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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