1838 S 264th Pl, Des Moines (Seattle), WA 98198 Property Records

King County property record for 1838 S 264th Pl, Des Moines, WA 98198

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.185 acres (8,050 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$365,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$6,284 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2020 Mortgage
Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN788830-0150

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN788830-0150
Alternative APN
  • 788830015004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,580 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,080 sqft
Basement Area500 sqft
Finished Basement500 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area8,050 sqft (0.185 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area260 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area369 sqft
Deck Area60 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Shed Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number788830015004
Street Address1838 S 264TH PL
CityDES MOINES
StateWA
Zip98198-9223
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-7200
Legal DescriptionSOUTH SHORE HILLS # 4
Legal Range04
Legal Township22
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 04
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionFEDERAL WAY-AUBURN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract30003

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1838 S 264TH PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9223
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 29, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 29, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 2, 1986 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20181438
Prior Transfer DateJun 26, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000001438
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address1838 S 264TH PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9223
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyCHICAGO TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001040
DateMay 1, 2020
Instrument20200501001040
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCARROLLTON, TX 75007
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJun 29, 2018
Property Address1838 S 264TH PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9223
Document Number0000001438
Map ReferenceVOL 67 PG 53
Instrument DateJun 26, 2018
Instrument20180629001438
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,502.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1838 S 264TH PL, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9223

Mortgage

Document Number0000001439
DateJun 29, 2018
Instrument20180629001439
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$6,284.00 (+7.25%)
2025$572,000 (+5.34%) Land $290,000 Building $282,000$572,000 (+5.34%) Land $290,000 Building $282,000
2024$5,859.00 (+4.77%)$543,000 (+2.65%) Land $177,000 Building $366,000$543,000 (+2.65%) Land $177,000 Building $366,000
2022$5,592.00$529,000 Land $154,000 Building $375,000$529,000 Land $154,000 Building $375,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
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

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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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