16003 SE 251st St, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16003 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,910 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,025 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$508,000 (Oct 2018)
Tax Bill$8,323 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Mortgage
Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN856289-0970

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN856289-0970
Alternative APN
  • 856289097003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,910 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,430 sqft
1st Floor Area1,430 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,480 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area5,025 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area520 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area50 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number856289097003
Street Address16003 SE 251ST ST
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-4171
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionTAMARACK
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionTAMARACK
Legal Lot Number97
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract31705

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address16003 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 5, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ALL WESTERN MORTGAGE INC
Oct 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
SEMPER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 5, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018640
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16003 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000740
DateJun 5, 2019
Instrument20190605000740
Lender
NameALL WESTERN MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressLAS VEGAS, NV 89113
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2049

October 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 31, 2018
Property Address16003 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
Document Number0000000640
Instrument DateOct 23, 2018
Instrument201810310640
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address16003 SE 251ST ST COVINGTON WA 980424171, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171

Mortgage

Document Number641
DateOct 31, 2018
Instrument201810310641
Lender
NameSEMPER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02907
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$8,323.00 (+10.47%)
2025$766,000 (+3.93%) Land $295,000 Building $471,000$766,000 (+3.93%) Land $295,000 Building $471,000
2024$7,534.00 (-1.36%)$737,000 (+0.96%) Land $284,000 Building $453,000$737,000 (+0.96%) Land $284,000 Building $453,000
2022$7,638.00$730,000 Land $281,000 Building $449,000$730,000 Land $281,000 Building $449,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCOVINGTON WATER DISTRICT
serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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