16760 SE 252nd Ct, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 16760 SE 252nd Ct, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1969
Lot Size	0.188 acres (8,190 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$290,000 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,827 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Mortgage Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`186580-0420`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`186580-0420`
Alternative APN	`186580042007`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,220 sqft
1st Floor Area	880 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1969
Effective Year Built	Effective 1969
Lot Area	8,190 sqft (0.188 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	340 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Open Porch
Porch Area	60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number	186580042007
Street Address	16760 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: 10
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	24
Legal Subdivision	CRYSTAL VIEW ESTATES DIV NO. 01
Legal Block	5
Legal Lot Number	10
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2013
Census Tract	31705

Owner

16760 SE 252nd Ct is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	16760 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI NFM LNDG
Feb 13, 2018	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 13, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 13, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 15, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20181244
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	16760 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Document Number	0000001728
Instrument Date	Jun 2, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 16, 2020
Title Company	CW TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	16760 SE 252ND CT COVINGTON WA 980425241, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001728
Date	Jun 8, 2020
Instrument	202006081728

Lender

Name	NFM LNDG
Address	LINTHICUM, MD 21090

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 7, 2050

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 13, 2018
Property Address	16760 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241
Document Number	0000001244
Map Reference	VOL 89 PG 25&26
Instrument Date	Feb 12, 2018
Instrument	20180213001244
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	TICOR TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,167.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16760 SE 252ND CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5241

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001245
Date	Feb 13, 2018
Instrument	20180213001245

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 16760 SE 252nd Ct was $4,827.

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	$4,827.00
2025		$435,000 (+3.82%) Land $269,000 Building $166,000	$435,000 (+3.82%) Land $269,000 Building $166,000
2024	$4,412.00	$419,000 Land $259,000 Building $160,000	$419,000 Land $259,000 Building $160,000
2022	$4,466.00	$415,000 Land $257,000 Building $158,000	$415,000 Land $257,000 Building $158,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 16760 SE 252nd Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 16760 SE 252nd Ct 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.

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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