King County property record for 19701 SE 261st St, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $102,000 (Oct 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,581 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 865141-0760 |
| Primary APN | 865141-0760 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 865141076006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 19701 SE 261ST ST |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-5030 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV # 2 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 32005 |
19701 SE 261st St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2011.
Source: King County records, as of September 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19701 SE 261ST ST, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5030 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20111421 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 27, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19701 SE 261st St was $4,581.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,581.00 | ||
| 2025 | $411,000 (+3.79%) Land $239,000 Building $172,000 | $411,000 (+3.79%) Land $239,000 Building $172,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,188.00 | $396,000 Land $230,000 Building $166,000 | $396,000 Land $230,000 Building $166,000 |
| 2022 | $4,246.00 | $393,000 Land $228,000 Building $165,000 | $393,000 Land $228,000 Building $165,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 19701 SE 261st St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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.
The area around 19701 SE 261st St 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 | 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 |
| 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 403 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.
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