16022 SE 253rd Pl, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16022 SE 253rd Pl, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,700 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size0.122 acres (5,292 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$929,995 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$10,262 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2024 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN143388-0230

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN143388-0230
Alternative APN
  • 143388023002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Building Area2,700 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,110 sqft
1st Floor Area1,140 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,560 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2023
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2023
Lot Area5,292 sqft (0.122 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area410 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number143388023002
Street Address16022 SE 253RD PL
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-4195
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionCASCARA CREEK
Legal SubdivisionCASCARA CREEK
Legal Lot Number23
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address16022 SE 253RD PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4195
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSurviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 29, 2024Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PEOPLES BANK
Mar 25, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Mar 25, 2024Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 29, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024836
Prior Transfer DateMar 27, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000000837
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2024: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 29, 2024
Property Address16022 SE 253RD PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4195
Document Number0000000836
Map ReferenceVOL 297 OF PLS AT PG
Instrument DateMar 25, 2024
Instrument20240329000836
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000838
DateMar 29, 2024
Instrument20240329000838
Lender
NamePEOPLES BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2054
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.5%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change4.5%
Max Rate At Change8.5%
Index1-Year CMT
Max Rate12.5%

March 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 25, 2024
Property Address16022 SE 253RD PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4195
Document Number0000000837
Map ReferenceVOL 297 PGS 72
Instrument20240329000837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 6, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property

March 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 25, 2024
Property Address16022 SE 253RD PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4195
Document Number0000000837
Map ReferenceVOL 297 PGS 72
Instrument20240329000837
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 4, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property

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$10,262.00 (+10.7%)
2025$971,000 (+3.96%) Land $362,000 Building $609,000$971,000 (+3.96%) Land $362,000 Building $609,000
2024$9,270.00 (+183.14%)$934,000 (+170.72%) Land $349,000 Building $585,000$934,000 (+170.72%) Land $349,000 Building $585,000
2023$345,000 (-) Land $345,000$345,000 (-) Land $345,000
2022$3,274.00$345,000 Land $345,000$345,000 Land $345,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

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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