King County property record for 1837 S 263rd Pl, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $665,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,689 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 788840-0190 |
| Primary APN | 788840-0190 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,040 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 8,250 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 200 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 788840019004 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1837 S 263RD PL |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-9228 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH SHORE HILLS # 5 PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 19 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 05 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL WAY-AUBURN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 30003 |
1837 S 263rd Pl is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1837 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9228 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Unmarried |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SEATTLE METROPOLITAN CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 29, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022796 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 21, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000947 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1837 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9228 |
| Document Number | 0000000796 |
| Map Reference | VOL 69 PG 90 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220318000796 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Title Company | E-CHICAGO TITLE, CHICAGO TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,942.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18378 263RD P1, P1, DES MOINES, WA 98198 |
| Document Number | 0000000797 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220318000797 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 1837 S 263RD PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9228 |
| Document Number | 0000000222 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1837 S 263RD PL DES MOINES WA 981989228, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9228 |
| Document Number | 0000000222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201709070222 |
| Name | SEATTLE METROPOLITAN CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | SEATTLE, WA 98134 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Sep 6, 2027 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1837 S 263rd Pl was $6,689.
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 | $6,689.00 | ||
| 2025 | $619,000 (+20.19%) Land $290,000 Building $329,000 | $619,000 (+20.19%) Land $290,000 Building $329,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,527.00 | $515,000 Land $177,000 Building $338,000 | $515,000 Land $177,000 Building $338,000 |
| 2022 | $5,241.00 | $502,000 Land $154,000 Building $348,000 | $502,000 Land $154,000 Building $348,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1837 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 1837 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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