16201 SE 251st St, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16201 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,400 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.084 acres (3,643 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$690,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill$7,789 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Sale
Mar 2022 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN856289-1150

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN856289-1150
Alternative APN
  • 856289115003

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,400 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,800 sqft
1st Floor Area960 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,440 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Lot Area3,643 sqft (0.084 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number856289115003
Street Address16201 SE 251ST ST
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-4152
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionTAMARACK
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionTAMARACK
Legal Lot Number115
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract31705

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address16201 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 10, 2026Personal Representative Deed, Transfer
Mar 7, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Apr 10, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 10, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 15, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2025415
Prior Transfer DateJan 22, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000000135
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document TypePersonal Representative Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateFeb 10, 2026
Property Address16201 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152
Document Number0000000745
Map ReferenceVOL 197 PG 31-38
Instrument DateFeb 10, 2026
Instrument20260210000745
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 18, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

March 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16201 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000116
DateMar 7, 2022
Instrument20220307000116
Lender
NameBOEING EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98168
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

April 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateApr 10, 2025
Property Address16201 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152
Document Number0000000415
Map ReferenceVOL 197 PG 31-38
Instrument DateMar 20, 2025
Instrument20250410000415
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$11,342.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16201 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152

Mortgage

Document Number0000000416
DateApr 10, 2025
Instrument20250410000416
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2055

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$7,789.00 (+11.1%)
2025$7,011.00$716,000 (+3.92%) Land $295,000 Building $421,000$716,000 (+3.92%) Land $295,000 Building $421,000
2024$7,011.00 (-1.43%)$689,000 (+1.03%) Land $284,000 Building $405,000$689,000 (+1.03%) Land $284,000 Building $405,000
2022$7,113.00$682,000 Land $281,000 Building $401,000$682,000 Land $281,000 Building $401,000

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

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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