King County property record for 16211 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,830 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $760,000 (Feb 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $8,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 856289-1180 |
| Primary APN | 856289-1180 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,830 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,390 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,210 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,620 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Lot Area | 3,924 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 560 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 856289118007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16211 SE 251ST ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-4152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | TAMARACK |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMARACK |
| Legal Lot Number | 118 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 31705 |
16211 SE 251st St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2023.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1900 SW CAMPUS DR, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023-6533 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 7, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16211 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Document Number | 0000000782 |
| Map Reference | VOL 197 PG 31-38 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230228000782 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,588.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 SW CAMPUS DR APT 35-203, 35-203, FEDERAL WAY, WA 98023-6508 |
| Document Number | 0000000783 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230228000783 |
| Name | UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 16211 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Document Number | 0000000819 |
| Map Reference | VOL 197 PG 31-38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20220107000819 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,490.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16211 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Document Number | 0000000820 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220107000820 |
| Name | PREMIER MORTGAGE RESOURCES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2029 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 9% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 9% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16211 SE 251st St was $8,204.
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 | $8,204.00 | ||
| 2025 | $754,000 (+4%) Land $295,000 Building $459,000 | $754,000 (+4%) Land $295,000 Building $459,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,420.00 | $725,000 Land $284,000 Building $441,000 | $725,000 Land $284,000 Building $441,000 |
| 2022 | $7,520.00 | $718,000 Land $281,000 Building $437,000 | $718,000 Land $281,000 Building $437,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16211 SE 251st St 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 risk around 16211 SE 251st St 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.
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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