1320 E James St, Kent, WA 98031 Property Records

King County property record for 1320 E James St, Kent, WA 98031

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Multi-Family Vacant Land
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,118 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$265,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill$2,175 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN262160-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN262160-0010
Alternative APN
  • 262160001000

Exterior

Lot Area9,118 sqft (0.209 acres)
View / LotHighway

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number262160001000
StateWA
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential Multi-Family
Local Zoning CodeNR-2
Legal DescriptionFOX STELLA H ADD LESS ST
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionFOX STELLA H ADD
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract29203

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address17227 SE 140TH ST, RENTON, WA 98059-7640
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 7, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202139
Prior Transfer DateSep 17, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc0010231855
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateNov 22, 2021
Property Address1320 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4725
Document Number0000000039
Map ReferenceVOL 51 PG 30
Instrument DateNov 18, 2021
Instrument20211122000039
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 3, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY/WA LLC, WFG NATL TTL CO OF WA LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,245.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address17227 SE 140TH ST, RENTON, WA 98059-7640

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityKent City
Unified School DistrictKent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,175.00 (+17.25%)
2025$1,855.00$214,000 (+10.88%) Land $214,000$214,000 (+10.88%) Land $214,000
2024$1,855.00 (-53.1%) Additional exemption filed$193,000 (-5.85%) Land $193,000$193,000 (-5.85%) Land $193,000
2022$3,955.00 Additional exemption filed$205,000 Land $205,000$205,000 Land $205,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKENT WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 166,421 people · EPA ID WA5338150
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 441 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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