King County property record for 16009 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,610 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,391 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Nov 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $8,055 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Line of Credit Nov 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 856289-0980 |
| Primary APN | 856289-0980 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,100 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,330 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 5,391 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 490 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 856289098001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-4171 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | TAMARACK |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMARACK |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 31705 |
16009 SE 251st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2017.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Nov 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOMESTREET BANK |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20171874 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251008000412 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98501 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201116002037 |
| Name | HOMESTREET BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98101 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000001874 |
| Map Reference | VOL197 PG31-38 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171117001874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16009 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000001875 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171117001875 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16009 SE 251st St was $8,055.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,055.00 | ||
| 2025 | $741,000 (+3.93%) Land $295,000 Building $446,000 | $741,000 (+3.93%) Land $295,000 Building $446,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,243.00 | $713,000 Land $284,000 Building $429,000 | $713,000 Land $284,000 Building $429,000 |
| 2022 | $7,351.00 | $706,000 Land $281,000 Building $425,000 | $706,000 Land $281,000 Building $425,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16009 SE 251st St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 16009 SE 251st St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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