King County property record for 1136 E James St, Kent, WA 98031
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.25 ba · 3,903 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.399 acres (17,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $849,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $11,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 159860-0321 |
| Primary APN | 159860-0321 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,903 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,757 sqft |
| Basement Area | 570 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 17,370 sqft (0.399 acres) |
| View / Lot | Mountain |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 242 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 159860032105 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1136 E JAMES ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98031-4728 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | NR-2 |
| Legal Description | CITY VIEW ADD TO KENT E 1/2 LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 4 PLAT LOT: 7 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | CITY VIEW ADD TO KENT |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 29203 |
1136 E James St, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2022.
Source: King County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1136 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4728 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 23, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20221179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1136 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4728 |
| Document Number | 0000001179 |
| Map Reference | VOL 14 PG 50 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220301001179 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE COMPANY-F, STEWART TITLE COMPANY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $14,217.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1136 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4728 |
| Document Number | 0000001180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220301001180 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1136 E James St was $11,357.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $11,357.00 | ||
| 2025 | $1,057,000 (+14.02%) Land $272,000 Building $785,000 | $1,057,000 (+14.02%) Land $272,000 Building $785,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,414.00 | $927,000 Land $245,000 Building $682,000 | $927,000 Land $245,000 Building $682,000 |
| 2022 | $9,487.00 | $906,000 Land $239,000 Building $667,000 | $906,000 Land $239,000 Building $667,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1136 E James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 1136 E James St 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 |
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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 | KENT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 166,421 people · EPA ID WA5338150 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Ezee Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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