1605 S 253rd Pl, Des Moines (Seattle), WA 98198 Property Records

King County property record for 1605 S 253rd Pl, Des Moines, WA 98198

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,060 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size	0.231 acres (10,076 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$690,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill	$7,860 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`131390-0050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`131390-0050`
Alternative APN	`131390005000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,060 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,580 sqft
1st Floor Area	840 sqft
2nd Floor Area	1,220 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2007
Effective Year Built	Effective 2007
Lot Area	10,076 sqft (0.231 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	520 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Heat Pump
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	131390005000
Street Address	1605 S 253RD PL
City	DES MOINES
State	WA
Zip	98198-7820
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS-7200
Legal Description	CAMERONS CROSSING PORTION OF LOT 5 DAF: COMMENCING AT CENTER OF CUL-DE- SAC IN S 253RD PL AS SHOWN ON PLAT UNDER RECORDING NOS 20060615900001 AND 200630001139 TH S60-52-36E 50.00 FT TO POB TH CONTINUING S60-62-36E 11.05 FT TH S82-51-45E 162.53 FT TH
Legal Range	04
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	21
Legal Subdivision	CAMERONS CROSSING
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	29003

Owner

1605 S 253rd Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Unmarried

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 13, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Oct 27, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC
Mar 20, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY
Apr 10, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20221568
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 14, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001588
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Jan 13, 2022
Property Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820
Document Number	0000001568
Map Reference	VOL 235 PG 47&48
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2022
Instrument	20220113001568
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 27, 2022
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$11,387.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001569
Date	Jan 13, 2022
Instrument	20220113001569

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001451
Date	Oct 27, 2020
Instrument	20201027001451

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820
Document Number	0000001968
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 27, 2020
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1605 S 253RD PL DES MOINES WA 981987820, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001968
Date	Mar 25, 2020
Instrument	202003251968

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	CORTE MADERA, CA 94925

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Mar 24, 2050

April 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	1605 S 253RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820
Document Number	0000000179
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 20, 2017
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	1605 S 253RD PL DES MOINES WA 981987820, DES MOINES, WA 98198-7820

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000179
Date	Apr 14, 2017
Instrument	201704140179

Lender

Name	BAY EQUITY
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	SAUSALITO, CA 94965

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 13, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1605 S 253rd Pl was $7,860, up 5.3% from the year before.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Des Moines City
Unified School District	Federal Way School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,860.00 (+5.29%)
2025	$7,465.00	$725,000 (+3.13%) Land $310,000 Building $415,000	$725,000 (+3.13%) Land $310,000 Building $415,000
2024	$7,465.00	$703,000 Land $177,000 Building $526,000	$703,000 Land $177,000 Building $526,000
2022	$7,133.00	$685,000 Land $154,000 Building $531,000	$685,000 Land $154,000 Building $531,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1605 S 253rd Pl 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

Wildfire risk around 1605 S 253rd Pl 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT serves 100,170 people · EPA ID WA5340650
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Sep 2021
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 281 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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