1704 S 263rd Pl, Des Moines (Seattle), WA 98198 Property Records

King County property record for 1704 S 263rd Pl, Des Moines, WA 98198

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.209 acres (9,114 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$270,000 (Apr 2010)
Tax Bill$6,965 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Line of Credit
Jun 2018 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN788840-0460

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN788840-0460
Alternative APN
  • 788840046007

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,590 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,870 sqft
1st Floor Area1,110 sqft
Basement Area480 sqft
Finished Basement480 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area9,114 sqft (0.209 acres)
View / LotWater View
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area280 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area320 sqft
Deck Area180 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number788840046007
Street Address1704 S 263RD PL
CityDES MOINES
StateWA
Zip98198-9230
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-7200
Legal DescriptionSOUTH SHORE HILLS # 5 PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 26
Legal Range04
Legal Township22
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 05
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionFEDERAL WAY-AUBURN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1005
Census Tract30003

Owner

1704 S 263rd Pl is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2010.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1704 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9230
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SALAL CU
Jun 29, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE
Apr 4, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
SALAL CU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 23, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 23, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 18, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20101059
Prior Transfer DateDec 16, 1993
Prior Transfer Doc0000004210
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1704 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9230
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000407
DateSep 26, 2022
Instrument20220926000407
Lender
NameSALAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98175
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueSep 25, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1704 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9230
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000981
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument20180629000981
Lender
NameAMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
AddressROSEVILLE, CA 95661
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

April 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1704 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9230
Document Number0000001189
Instrument DateApr 4, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address1704 S 263RD PL DES MOINES WA 981989230, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9230

Mortgage

Document Number0000001189
DateApr 9, 2018
Instrument201804091189
Lender
NameSALAL CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressSEATTLE, WA 98109-1340
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term300 Months
DueApr 8, 2043
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1704 S 263rd Pl was $6,965.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictFederal Way School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,965.00
2025$639,000 (+23.36%) Land $360,000 Building $279,000$639,000 (+23.36%) Land $360,000 Building $279,000
2024$5,636.00$518,000 Land $177,000 Building $341,000$518,000 Land $177,000 Building $341,000
2022$5,355.00$505,000 Land $154,000 Building $351,000$505,000 Land $154,000 Building $351,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1704 S 263rd Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2010.

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
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2010–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 7
Most Recent ClaimJan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding

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

The area around 1704 S 263rd Pl has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemHIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT
serves 100,170 people · EPA ID WA5340650
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2021
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 421 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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