13239 SE 252nd St, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 13239 SE 252nd St, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,620 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,544 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$510,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill	$8,753 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2019 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`855570-0100`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`855570-0100`
Alternative APN	`855570010006`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,620 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,291 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,653 sqft
2nd Floor Area	967 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Lot Area	6,544 sqft (0.15 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	643 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Enclosed Porch
Porch Area	28 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	855570010006
Street Address	13239 SE 252ND ST
City	COVINGTON
State	WA
Zip	98042-6605
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NR-2
Legal Description	TAHOMA VISTA
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	22
Legal Subdivision	TAHOMA VISTA
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3004
Census Tract	31707

Owner

Source: King County records, as of October 9, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	13239 SE 252ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6605
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 20, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
May 30, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 30, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 13, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20181493
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	13239 SE 252ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6605
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000837
Date	Sep 20, 2019
Instrument	20190920000837

Lender

Name	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ANN ARBOR, MI 48108

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2049

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 30, 2018
Property Address	13239 SE 252ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6605
Document Number	0000001493
Map Reference	VOL 233 PG 97-99
Instrument Date	May 22, 2018
Instrument	20180530001493
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 15, 2021
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$9,083.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	13239 SE 252ND ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6605

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001494
Date	May 30, 2018
Instrument	20180530001494

Lender

Name	GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Kent City
Unified School District	Kent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,753.00 (+10.52%)
2025		$813,000 (+3.96%) Land $322,000 Building $491,000	$813,000 (+3.96%) Land $322,000 Building $491,000
2024	$7,920.00 (-2.38%)	$782,000 (+0.64%) Land $310,000 Building $472,000	$782,000 (+0.64%) Land $310,000 Building $472,000
2022	$8,113.00	$777,000 Land $266,000 Building $511,000	$777,000 Land $266,000 Building $511,000

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	Lake Meridian Water District serves 24,231 people · EPA ID WA5341900
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	2 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 406 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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