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King County Department of Assessments

Setting values, serving the community, and promoting fairness and equity.

Department of Assessments

201 South Jackson Street,
Seattle, WA 98104

Office Hours:
Mon - Fri
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TEL: 206-296-7300
TTY relay: 711 or 800-833-4388

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PARCEL DATA
Parcel547960-0000
Name 
Site Address401 1ST AVE S 98104
Geo Area 30-20
Spec Area
Property NameMERRILL PLACE BUILDING CONDOMINIUM
JurisdictionSEATTLE
Levy Code0011
Property Type K
Plat Block / Building Number
Plat Lot / Unit Number
Quarter-Section-Township-Range NE-6 -24-4
Legal Description

PLat Block:
Plat Lot:


LAND DATA
 
Highest & Best Use As If VacantMULTI-FAMILY DWELLING
Highest & Best Use As ImprovedPRESENT USE
Present UseCondominium(Office)
Land SqFt5,487
Acres0.13
Percentage Unusable 
UnbuildableNO
Restrictive Size ShapeNO
ZoningPSM 100/100-120
WaterWATER DISTRICT
Sewer/SepticPUBLIC
Road AccessPUBLIC
ParkingADEQUATE
Street SurfacePAVED
Views Waterfront
Rainier
Territorial
Olympics
Cascades
Seattle Skyline
Puget Sound
Lake Washington
Lake Sammamish
Lake/River/Creek
Other View
Waterfront Location
Waterfront Footage0
Lot Depth Factor0
Waterfront Bank
Tide/Shore
Waterfront Restricted Access
Waterfront Access RightsNO
Poor QualityNO
Proximity InfluenceNO
Designations Nuisances
Historic Site
Current Use(none)
Nbr Bldg Sites 
Adjacent to Golf FairwayNO
Adjacent to GreenbeltNO
Other DesignationNO
Deed RestrictionsNO
Development Rights PurchasedNO
EasementsNO
Native Growth Protection EasementNO
DNR LeaseNO
 
Topography
Traffic Noise
Airport Noise 
Power LinesNO
Other NuisancesNO
Problems
Water ProblemsNO
Transportation ConcurrencyNO
Other ProblemsNO
Environmental
EnvironmentalNO

BUILDING
Building Number1
Building DescriptionMERRILL PLACE BUILDING CONDOMINIUM
Number Of Buildings Aggregated1
Predominant UseCONDO, OFFICE (845)
ShapeRect or Slight Irreg
Construction ClassMASONRY
Building QualityAVERAGE/GOOD
Stories5
Building Gross Sq Ft28,798
Building Net Sq Ft28,798
Year Built1905
Eff. Year1987
Percentage Complete100
Heating SystemHOT WATER-RADIANT
SprinklersYes
ElevatorsYes
Section(s) Of Building Number: 1
Section NumberSection UseDescriptionStoriesHeightFloor NumberGross Sq FtNet Sq Ft
2 CONDO, RETAIL (846) 11201 1,8381,838
3 BASEMENT, FINISHED (701)storage now;was office1101 5,2535,253
1 CONDO, OFFICE (845) 41201 21,70721,707


Apartment / Condo Complex Data 
Complex TypeCml Condo
Complex DescriptionCOM'L CONDO
Value Distribution MethodPcnt Land Val
# of Bldgs1
# of Stories3
# of Units1
Avg Unit Size9,999
Land Per Unit554
Project LocationAVERAGE
Project AppealAVERAGE
% With View0
Construction ClassMASONRY
Building QualityAVERAGE
Condition 
Year Built1905
Eff Year1985
% Complete100
ElevatorsY
Security SystemY
FirePlace
LaundryNONE
Kitchens
# of Meals0
Founder's Fee
Apt ConversionY
Condo Land Type
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Picture of Building 1
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TAX ROLL HISTORY


SALES HISTORY


REVIEW HISTORY


PERMIT HISTORY

Permit NumberPermit DescriptionTypeIssue DatePermit ValueIssuing JurisdictionReviewed Date
7137595-BK Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the fourth floor of existing commercial building, per plan., Remodel5/20/2026$0SEATTLE 
6988539-EL extend existing 120v circuit from crawl space to jbox above main entrance door for door opener.,  9/29/2023$2,900SEATTLE8/8/2024
6982215-BK Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the second floor of existing commercial building, per plan., Remodel9/1/2023$0SEATTLE8/8/2024
6977360-BK Construct blanket permit tenant improvements to future tenant on the third floor of existing commercial building, per plan., Remodel8/11/2023$0SEATTLE8/8/2024
6947941-BK Construct tenant improvements on the third floor of existing commercial building, per plan., Remodel3/3/2023$0SEATTLE8/8/2024
6883328-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for Maveron on the 6th floor, per plans., Remodel3/10/2022$0SEATTLE9/29/2022
6836442-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for Office Experience Center on the 3RD floor, per plans., Remodel11/8/2021$0SEATTLE9/29/2022
6857036-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for Hudson Pacific Properties on the 7th floor, per plans., Remodel9/22/2021$0SEATTLE9/29/2022
6841090-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for Hudson Pacific Properties on the 1st and 2nd floor, per plans., Remodel9/3/2021$0SEATTLE9/29/2022
6839320-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space for Hudson Pacific Properties on the 7th floor, per plans., Remodel8/26/2021$0SEATTLE9/29/2022
6655775-CN Construct tenant improvements to existing mixed-use building at the 1st & 2nd floor levels, occupy per plan., Remodel12/13/2018$350,000SEATTLE6/26/2019
6684608-BK Blanket permit tenant improvements to office space on the 2nd floor, per plans., Remodel12/5/2018$0SEATTLE6/26/2019
6633107-CN Construct alterations to portion of 1st and 2nd level of an existing commercial building for a conveneience stair, per plan., Remodel6/11/2018$175,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6648801 Blanket Permit for interior non-structural alterations for HUDSON OFFICE, per plan., Remodel3/15/2018$40,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6515148 Demolish existing non-structural walls in tenant space, per (STFI), Remodel1/25/2016$25,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6439305 Blanket Permit for interior non-structural alterations. Merrill place floor 2., Remodel10/17/2014$200,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6388122 Construct alterations and change use of ground floor tenant space from retail to restaurant (Intermezzo) in existing commercial building, and occupy per plan., Remodel1/27/2014$250,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6383601 Blanket Permit for interior non-structural alterations for Business Insurance Direct to 2nd floor per plans., Remodel10/1/2013$200,000SEATTLE7/19/2021
6373466 Blanket Permit for interior non-structural alterations for tenant, Blue Nile., Remodel8/5/2013$200,000SEATTLE7/19/2021

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