King County property record for 20004 4th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,807 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $231,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,247 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 789320-7785 |
| Primary APN | 789320-7785 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Lot Area | 7,807 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Deck Area | 420 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 789320778507 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20004 4TH AVE S |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-3701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | SOUTHERN PAC LD CO TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTHERN PACIFIC LD CO TO DES MOINES |
| Legal Block | 106 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-2-3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 28700 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20004 4TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-3701 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20151727 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 20004 4TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-3701 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001395 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191030001395 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Highline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,247.00 (+10.63%) | ||
| 2025 | $504,000 (+4.78%) Land $280,000 Building $224,000 | $504,000 (+4.78%) Land $280,000 Building $224,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,647.00 (+5.97%) | $481,000 (+2.56%) Land $158,000 Building $323,000 | $481,000 (+2.56%) Land $158,000 Building $323,000 |
| 2022 | $5,329.00 | $469,000 Land $138,000 Building $331,000 | $469,000 Land $138,000 Building $331,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 426 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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