King County property record for 1720 S 263rd Pl, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.25 ba · 2,810 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.407 acres (17,739 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $166,500 (Dec 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $8,371 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 788840-0450 |
| Primary APN | 788840-0450 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,810 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,760 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,700 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,110 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 590 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 17,739 sqft (0.407 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 490 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 788840045009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1720 S 263RD PL |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-9230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH SHORE HILLS # 5 PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 25 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 05 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL WAY-AUBURN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 30003 |
1720 S 263rd Pl, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 1993.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1720 S 263RD AVE, KENT, WA 98032 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 14, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 14, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1993645 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1720 S 263rd Pl was $8,371.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Federal Way School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,371.00 | ||
| 2025 | $747,000 (+7.33%) Land $365,000 Building $382,000 | $747,000 (+7.33%) Land $365,000 Building $382,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,628.00 | $696,000 Land $210,000 Building $486,000 | $696,000 Land $210,000 Building $486,000 |
| 2022 | $7,222.00 | $679,000 Land $183,000 Building $496,000 | $679,000 Land $183,000 Building $496,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1720 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2010–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
The area around 1720 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT serves 100,170 people · EPA ID WA5340650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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