19982 SE 259th Ct, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 19982 SE 259th Ct, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,180 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.277 acres (12,072 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$141,950 (Aug 1997)
Tax Bill$5,707 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2020 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN776040-0290

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN776040-0290
Alternative APN
  • 776040029006

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,180 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,600 sqft
1st Floor Area1,180 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Lot Area12,072 sqft (0.277 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number776040029006
Street Address19982 SE 259TH CT
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-6068
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionSHIRE HILLS DIV NO 01 TGW UND INT IN TRACT F
Legal Range06
Legal Township22
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionSHIRE HILLS DIV NO. 01
Legal TractF
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract32007

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address19982 SE 259TH CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6068
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleAug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 25, 1997 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 12, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number1997270
Last Transfer DateMay 20, 2009
Transfer Doc0000001961
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address19982 SE 259TH CT, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6068
Document Number0000000401
Instrument DateApr 24, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2020
Title CompanyVANTAGE PT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address19982 SE 259TH CT COVINGTON WA 980426068, COVINGTON, WA 98042-6068

Mortgage

Document Number0000000401
DateApr 29, 2020
Instrument202004290401
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 28, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityCovington City
Unified School DistrictKent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,707.00 (+9.62%)
2025$523,000 (+3.98%) Land $302,000 Building $221,000$523,000 (+3.98%) Land $302,000 Building $221,000
2024$5,206.00 (-1.51%)$503,000 (+0.8%) Land $291,000 Building $212,000$503,000 (+0.8%) Land $291,000 Building $212,000
2022$5,286.00$499,000 Land $287,000 Building $212,000$499,000 Land $287,000 Building $212,000

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemCOVINGTON WATER DISTRICT
serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2024
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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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