16231 SE 265th Ct, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16231 SE 265th Ct, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,360 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size0.216 acres (9,425 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$978,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$10,242 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Jan 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN680630-0490

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN680630-0490
Alternative APN
  • 680630049004

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,360 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,170 sqft
1st Floor Area1,680 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,680 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Lot Area9,425 sqft (0.216 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area810 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number680630049004
Street Address16231 SE 265TH CT
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-8217
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionPIONEER RIDGE TGW UND INT IN TRACT F
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionPIONEER RIDGE
Legal TractF
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract31709

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address16231 SE 265TH CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8217
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingCommunity Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BOEING EMPLOYEES CU
Jan 25, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022816
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 31, 2022
Property Address16231 SE 265TH CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8217
Document Number0000000816
Map ReferenceVOL 159 PG 83-89
Instrument DateAug 22, 2022
Instrument20220831000816
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023
Title CompanyENDPOINT CLOSING INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$16,513.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCommunity Property

Mortgage

Document Number0000000817
DateAug 31, 2022
Instrument20220831000817
Lender
NameBOEING EMPLOYEES CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address16231 SE 265TH CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8217
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000003204
DateJan 25, 2021
Instrument20210125003204
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressBRECKSVILLE, OH 44141
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueFeb 1, 2051

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$10,242.00 (+11.45%)
2025$942,000 (+3.97%) Land $302,000 Building $640,000$942,000 (+3.97%) Land $302,000 Building $640,000
2024$9,190.00 (-1.36%)$906,000 (+1%) Land $291,000 Building $615,000$906,000 (+1%) Land $291,000 Building $615,000
2022$9,317.00$897,000 Land $287,000 Building $610,000$897,000 Land $287,000 Building $610,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

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