16754 SE 252nd Ct, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16754 SE 252nd Ct, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.219 acres (9,559 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$600,000 (Oct 2022)
Tax Bill	$6,047 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`186580-0410`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`186580-0410`
Alternative APN	`186580041009`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,540 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,540 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Lot Area	9,559 sqft (0.219 acres)
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	210 sqft
Deck Area	240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	186580041009
Street Address	16754 SE 252ND CT
City	COVINGTON
State	WA
Zip	98042-5241
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	CRYSTAL VIEW ESTATES DIV # 1 PLAT BLOCK: 5 PLAT LOT: 9
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	CRYSTAL VIEW ESTATES DIV NO. 01
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	9
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	31705

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	16745 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 27, 2022	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Mar 11, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Mar 7, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AXIA FINANCIAL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 27, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Mar 7, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2022517
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 3, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000001631
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Oct 27, 2022
Property Address	16754 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Document Number	0000000517
Map Reference	VOL 89 PG 25&26
Instrument Date	Oct 24, 2022
Instrument	20221027000517
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 8, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$9,785.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16754 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000518
Date	Oct 27, 2022
Instrument	20221027000518

Lender

Name	EVERETT FINANCIAL INC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	DALLAS, TX 75254

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2052

March 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	16754 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021
Title Company	RAINIER TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001168
Date	Mar 11, 2020
Instrument	20200311001168

Lender

Name	AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	BELLEVUE, WA 98004

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

March 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Mar 7, 2018
Property Address	16754 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Document Number	0000000863
Map Reference	VOL 89 PG 25&26
Instrument Date	Feb 27, 2018
Instrument	20180307000863
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,591.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16754 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000864
Date	Mar 7, 2018
Instrument	20180307000864

Lender

Name	AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Covington City
Unified School District	Kent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,047.00 (+5.28%)
2025		$559,000 (-0.71%) Land $269,000 Building $290,000	$559,000 (-0.71%) Land $269,000 Building $290,000
2024	$5,744.00 (-1.48%)	$563,000 (+1.08%) Land $259,000 Building $304,000	$563,000 (+1.08%) Land $259,000 Building $304,000
2022	$5,830.00	$557,000 Land $257,000 Building $300,000	$557,000 Land $257,000 Building $300,000

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 2 (40% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 315 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
CenturyLink DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	140 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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