2001 S 252nd St, Des Moines (Seattle), WA 98198 Property Records

King County property record for 2001 S 252nd St, Des Moines, WA 98198

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.207 acres (9,000 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$370,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$6,056 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN212204-9123

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN212204-9123
Alternative APN
  • 212204912308

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,370 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,370 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Lot Area9,000 sqft (0.207 acres)
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number212204912308
Street Address2001 S 252ND ST
CityDES MOINES
StateWA
Zip98198-9047
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-7200
Legal DescriptionW 40 FT OF N 180 FT OF NW 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LESS N 15 FT & E 20 FT OF N 180 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LESS CO RD
Legal Range04
Legal Township22
Legal Section21
Legal Block123
Legal Lot Number212204
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract29003

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 Address2001 S 252ND ST, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9047
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 27, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Apr 16, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS/CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 26, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020945
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address2001 S 252ND ST, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9047
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2001 S 252ND ST, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9047

Mortgage

Document Number0000001076
DateJan 27, 2022
Instrument20220127001076
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term340 Months
DueMay 1, 2050

April 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateApr 16, 2020
Property Address2001 S 252ND ST, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9047
Document Number0000000945
Instrument DateApr 10, 2020
Instrument202004160945
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 7, 2020
Title CompanyWFG NATIONAL TITLE COMPANY, WFG NAT'L TITLE CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address2001 S 252ND ST DES MOINES WA 981989047, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9047

Mortgage

Document Number946
DateApr 16, 2020
Instrument202004160946
Lender
NameMORTGAGE SOLUTIONS/CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80918
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 15, 2050

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$6,056.00 (+8.74%)
2025$534,000 (+7.23%) Land $290,000 Building $244,000$534,000 (+7.23%) Land $290,000 Building $244,000
2024$5,569.00 (+4.98%)$498,000 (+2.68%) Land $177,000 Building $321,000$498,000 (+2.68%) Land $177,000 Building $321,000
2022$5,305.00$485,000 Land $154,000 Building $331,000$485,000 Land $154,000 Building $331,000

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 98% of the US · lower than 98.6% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 344 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
Fiber
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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