King County property record for 1318 E James St, Kent, WA 98031
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 3.75 ba · 3,032 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $930,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $8,930 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 262160-0005 |
| Primary APN | 262160-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,032 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,204 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,032 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 14,100 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 90 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 262160000507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1318 E JAMES ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98031-4725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR-2 |
| Legal Description | FOX STELLA H ADD LESS ST |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX STELLA H ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 29203 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1318 E JAMES ST, A, KENT, WA 98031-4725 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20211227 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 11, 1996 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001045 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1318 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000001227 |
| Map Reference | VOL 51 PG 30 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210910001227 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $15,659.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1318 E JAMES ST # A, A, KENT, WA 98031-4725 |
| Document Number | 0000001228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210910001228 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
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 | $8,930.00 (+10.95%) | ||
| 2025 | $806,000 (+3.47%) Land $230,000 Building $576,000 | $806,000 (+3.47%) Land $230,000 Building $576,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,049.00 (-4.28%) | $779,000 (-1.89%) Land $207,000 Building $572,000 | $779,000 (-1.89%) Land $207,000 Building $572,000 |
| 2022 | $8,409.00 | $794,000 Land $223,000 Building $571,000 | $794,000 Land $223,000 Building $571,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
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 | 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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