King County property record for 16231 SE 251st St, Covington, WA 98042 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,900 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,054 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $299,950 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,828 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 856289-1240 |
| Primary APN | 856289-1240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,090 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Lot Area | 4,054 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 856289124005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16231 SE 251ST ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-4152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TAMARACK LOT 124 EXC PORTION THEREOF LYING ELY OF FOLLOWING DESCRIBED LINE: BEGINNING AT SE CORNER OF SAID LOT 124 TH N00-48-38E 90.00 FT TO NLY LINE OF SAID LOT 124 (AS DELINEATED PER CITY OF COVINGTON BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT NO BLA-02-005 RECORDIN |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | TAMARACK |
| Legal Lot Number | 124 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 31705 |
Source: King County records · APN 856289-1240
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16231 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
| Oct 07, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAY EQUITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 18, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 01, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2015333 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16231 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2025 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FATCO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16231 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Document Number | 0000000409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 08, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250908000409 |
| Name | GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANN ARBOR, MI 48105 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 16231 SE 251ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-4152 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001301 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 07, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201007001301 |
| Name | BAY EQUITY LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CORTE MADERA, CA 94925 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,828.00 (+10.2%) | ||
| 2025 | $630,000 (+3.96%) Land $295,000 Building $335,000 | $630,000 (+3.96%) Land $295,000 Building $335,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,196.00 (-1.45%) | $606,000 (+1%) Land $284,000 Building $322,000 | $606,000 (+1%) Land $284,000 Building $322,000 |
| 2022 | $6,287.00 | $600,000 Land $281,000 Building $319,000 | $600,000 Land $281,000 Building $319,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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