16217 SE 249th Pl, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16217 SE 249th Pl, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,110 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$825,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$8,642 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN856289-0440

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN856289-0440
Alternative APN
  • 856289044005

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,110 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,730 sqft
1st Floor Area1,350 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,760 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2003
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2003
Lot Area5,000 sqft (0.115 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area620 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number856289044005
Street Address16217 SE 249TH PL
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-4166
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionTAMARACK
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionTAMARACK
Legal Lot Number44
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract31705

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Jun 14, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Apr 3, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Mar 3, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
AVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS
Apr 13, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SALAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 21, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022485
Prior Transfer DateFeb 27, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0000000327
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001184
DateApr 26, 2021
Instrument20210426001184
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 14, 2022
Property Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
Document Number0000000485
Map ReferenceVOL 197 PG 31-38
Instrument DateJun 9, 2022
Instrument20220614000485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 25, 2025
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$13,790.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address643 KIMBALL ST, ESCONDIDO, CA 92027-4032
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000000486
DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument20220614000486
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2052

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000581
DateApr 3, 2020
Instrument20200403000581
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 1, 2050

March 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 3, 2020
Property Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
Document Number0000000327
Instrument DateFeb 27, 2020
Instrument202003030327
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 16, 2020
Title CompanyAVENUE 365 LENDER SERVICES, AVENUE 365 LENDER SVCS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address16217 SE 249TH PL COVINGTON WA 980424166, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16217 SE 249TH PL, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166
Document Number0000000238
Instrument DateApr 13, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 26, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address16217 SE 249TH PL COVINGTON WA 980424166, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4166

Mortgage

Document Number0000000238
DateApr 18, 2018
Instrument201804180238
Lender
NameSALAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98109-1340
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueApr 17, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

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$8,642.00 (+11.09%)
2025$787,000 (+3.96%) Land $295,000 Building $492,000$787,000 (+3.96%) Land $295,000 Building $492,000
2024$7,779.00 (-1.13%)$757,000 (+1.07%) Land $284,000 Building $473,000$757,000 (+1.07%) Land $284,000 Building $473,000
2022$7,868.00$749,000 Land $281,000 Building $468,000$749,000 Land $281,000 Building $468,000

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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% 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 108 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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