Seattle City Property Records in Washington
Seattle property records document ownership, legal descriptions, assessed values, tax history, sales, permits, liens, and recorded instruments for real estate located in Seattle, Washington. Because Seattle is within King County, many official property records are maintained at the county level. Users can search deeds, mortgages, easements, liens, and other recorded documents through the King County Recorder’s Office. Parcel details, assessed values, ownership information, and property-tax-related data are available from the King County Department of Assessments and King County Treasury Operations. Building permits, inspections, land use records, and code compliance information can be accessed through the Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections. For court-related property matters, such as foreclosures, probate, or disputes, users may consult King County Superior Court records. Historical or archived records may also be available through the Washington State Digital Archives.
Seattle Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
This section covers reported crime in Seattle. It includes violent crimes such as murder, robbery, and assault, along with property crimes such as total property crimes, burglary, and motor vehicle theft. The figures show how many incidents of each type were reported.
Seattle reported 52 murders, 1,677 robberies, and 3,810 assaults. Property crimes totaled 38,061, including 8,756 burglaries and 7,400 motor vehicle thefts.
Users can use these counts to see the number and types of reported crime in Seattle. Property crime makes up the largest share of the reported totals, while the violent crime counts are shown separately, so the categories can be compared directly. These figures reflect reported incidents only.
What Is the Population Profile of Seattle
Seattle's racial and ethnic composition is led by White residents, who make up 60% of the population (444,078 people). Asian residents are the second largest group at 17% (126,163 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 8% (60,739 people). Residents of two or more races account for 7% (53,450 people) and Black residents for 6% (48,164 people). Other Race residents make up 0.60% (4,412 people), American Indian residents 0.35% (2,565 people), and Pacific Islander residents 0.25% (1,861 people).
Seattle, Ratings Compared Across Washington 
The ratings cover different aspects of life in Seattle, from nightlife and dining to schools, costs and housing. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Nightlife (A+), and Access to Bars (A+). Other notable ratings include Public Schools (A-), Cost of Living (C-), and Housing (C-). Together, these ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Seattle.
How Educated Is Seattle
Seattle's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, with Bachelor Degree (38%) as the largest category, followed by Masters Degree (20%) and High School (10%). The data also includes Some College (9%), Associate Degree (6%), Below High School (4%), and Doctorate (4%).
When Were Homes Built
Seattle's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 2000 - Present (31%), followed by Before 1939 (23%) and 1940 - 1959 (16%). The data also includes 1960 - 1979 (15%) and 1980 - 1999 (15%).
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Seattle's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 1 Bedroom (26%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (25%) and 3 Bedrooms (20%). The data also includes No Bedrooms (14%), 4 Bedrooms (11%), and 5 or More Bedrooms (4%).
What Is the Average Age
Seattle's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 25 - 34 (25%), 35 - 44 (16%), and 65 Plus (13%). The data also includes 45 - 54 (12%), 18 - 24 (10%), 55 - 64 (10%), Under 10 (8%), and 10 - 17 (6%).
Property Market Trends at Seattle
Seattle's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $912,100. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,998 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Seattle's dynamic real estate landscape.