King County property record for 16036 SE 252nd Pl, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,920 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $996,790 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,541 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143388-0290 |
| Primary APN | 143388-0290 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,920 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,230 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,690 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Lot Area | 4,485 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 143388029009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-4253 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | CASCARA CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | CASCARA CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 31705 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024130 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000131 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000188 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026188 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000188, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026188 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.98% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000130 |
| Map Reference | VOL 297 PG 72-76 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240201000130 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,802.86 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000132 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240201000132 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000131 |
| Map Reference | VOL 297 PG 72-76 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240201000131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16036 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
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 | $10,541.00 (+10.53%) | ||
| 2025 | $9,537.00 | $998,000 (+3.96%) Land $362,000 Building $636,000 | $998,000 (+3.96%) Land $362,000 Building $636,000 |
| 2024 | $9,537.00 (+191.3%) | $960,000 (+178.26%) Land $349,000 Building $611,000 | $960,000 (+178.26%) Land $349,000 Building $611,000 |
| 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.
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.
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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