16004 SE 251st St, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16004 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3.25 ba · 3,240 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$850,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill$8,688 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN856289-0960

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN856289-0960
Alternative APN
  • 856289096005

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3.25 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,240 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,710 sqft
1st Floor Area1,570 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,670 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area470 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area30 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number856289096005
Street Address16004 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 Number96
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract31705

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16004 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 27, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
USAA FSB
Jul 30, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 27, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024440
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 27, 2024
Property Address16004 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
Document Number0000000440
Map ReferenceVOL 197 PG 31-38
Instrument DateJun 25, 2024
Instrument20240627000440
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$14,190.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16004 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171

Mortgage

Document Number0000000441
DateJun 27, 2024
Instrument20240627000441
Lender
NameUSAA FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2054

July 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJul 30, 2021
Property Address16004 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
Document Number0000001563
Map ReferenceVOL 197 PG 31-38
Instrument DateJul 23, 2021
Instrument20210730001563
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$12,917.80
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16004 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000001564
DateJul 30, 2021
Instrument20210730001564
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

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$8,688.00 (+10.56%)
2025$792,000 (+3.94%) Land $295,000 Building $497,000$792,000 (+3.94%) Land $295,000 Building $497,000
2024$7,858.00 (-1.18%)$762,000 (+0.93%) Land $284,000 Building $478,000$762,000 (+0.93%) Land $284,000 Building $478,000
2022$7,952.00$755,000 Land $281,000 Building $474,000$755,000 Land $281,000 Building $474,000

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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