King County property record for 16038 SE 252nd Pl, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.25 ba · 2,610 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,485 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $978,650 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,150 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage May 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 143388-0280 |
| Primary APN | 143388-0280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 2,610 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Lot Area | 4,485 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 143388028001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16038 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 | 28 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16038 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 30, 2024 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024330 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16038 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFT NATIONAL TITLE, WFG NATL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16038 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000838 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260302000838 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
| Type Change Date | Mar 1, 2033 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.3% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.3% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16038 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Document Number | 0000000330 |
| Map Reference | VOL 297 PG 72-76 |
| Instrument Date | May 23, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240530000330 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY NC, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $16,479.97 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16038 SE 252ND PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4253 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000000331 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240530000331 |
| Name | SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2054 |
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 | $10,150.00 (+10.83%) | ||
| 2025 | $960,000 (+4.01%) Land $362,000 Building $598,000 | $960,000 (+4.01%) Land $362,000 Building $598,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,158.00 (+179.72%) | $923,000 (+167.54%) Land $349,000 Building $574,000 | $923,000 (+167.54%) Land $349,000 Building $574,000 |
| 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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