King County property record for 16017 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,910 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,396 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $475,000 (Sep 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $8,438 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Dec 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 856289-0990 |
| Primary APN | 856289-0990 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,910 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,430 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,430 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,480 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 5,396 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 50 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 856289099009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16017 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 | 99 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 31705 |
16017 SE 251st St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16017 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CU HOME MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007423 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000823 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16017 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000918 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210205000918 |
| Name | CU HOME MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98175 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16017 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4171 |
| Document Number | 0000000823 |
| Map Reference | VOL 197 PG 31-38 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20241203000823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16017 SE 251st St was $8,438.
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 | $8,438.00 | ||
| 2025 | $778,000 (+4.01%) Land $295,000 Building $483,000 | $778,000 (+4.01%) Land $295,000 Building $483,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,633.00 | $748,000 Land $284,000 Building $464,000 | $748,000 Land $284,000 Building $464,000 |
| 2022 | $7,732.00 | $740,000 Land $281,000 Building $459,000 | $740,000 Land $281,000 Building $459,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16017 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 16017 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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