Kittitas County property record for 153 Big Tail Dr, Cle Elum, WA 98922
| Property Type | Timberland, Forest, Woodland Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 24 acres (1,045,440 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $638,542 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $127 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2015230530006 |
| Primary APN | 2015230530006 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,045,440 sqft (24 acres) |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Street Address | 153 BIG TAIL DR |
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| City | CLE ELUM |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98922 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Timberland, Forest, Woodland |
| Local Zoning Code | FR |
| Legal Description | ACRES 24.00; HOMESTEAD VIEW PLAT, LOT C6; SEC 23, TWP 20, RGE 15 |
| Legal Range | 15 |
| Legal Township | 20 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESTEAD VIEW PLAT |
| Legal Lot Number | C6 |
| Jurisdiction | KITTITAS WA |
| Township / Civil Division | CLE ELUM |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1305 |
| Census Tract | 975101 |
153 Big Tail Dr, timberland, forest, woodland vacant land, is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2021.
Source: Kittitas County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6050 32ND AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-7231 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OTHER |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 10, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202150 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KITTITAS WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Property Address | 153 BIG TAIL DR, CLE ELUM, WA 98922 |
| Document Number | 0009100050 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 169&170 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202109100050 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,874.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6050 32ND AVE NE, SEATTLE, WA 98115-7231 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KITTITAS WA |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 153 BIG TAIL DR, CLE ELUM, WA 98922 |
| Document Number | 0009040012 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9040012 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,442.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 16816 443RD AVE SE NORTH BEND WA 980459286, NORTH BEND, WA 98045-9286 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Big Tail Dr was $127.
Source: Kittitas County assessment roll, as of May 16, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Kittitas County |
| Unified School District | Cle Elum-Roslyn School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,470 Land $980 Building $12,490 | $13,470 Land $980 Building $12,490 | |
| 2025 | $127.00 | ||
| 2023 | $13,430 Land $940 Building $12,490 | $13,430 Land $940 Building $12,490 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 153 Big Tail Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 65 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1990–2025) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2025 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 153 Big Tail Dr is extreme, ranking above 98.2% of the US, with a 3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Extreme above 98.2% of the US · above 92% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Insurers in high-risk areas may require mitigation or decline coverage; check availability before making an offer.
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Gigabeam Internet Fixed Wireless | 300 / 300 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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