King County property record for 20127 3rd Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $206,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $6,477 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 789320-6195 |
| Primary APN | 789320-6195 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,710 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 340 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 789320619503 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 20127 3RD AVE S |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-2512 |
| 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 | 82 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 28700 |
20127 3rd Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20127 3RD AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-2512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
| Mar 11, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WASHINGTON ST EMP CU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20012107 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001359 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 20127 3RD AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-2512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | CW TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000001973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210727001973 |
| Name | WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 20127 3RD AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-2512 |
| Document Number | 0000000223 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 20127 3RD AVE S DES MOINES WA 981982512, DES MOINES, WA 98198-2512 |
| Document Number | 0000000223 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201703170223 |
| Name | WASHINGTON ST EMP CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | OLYMPIA, WA 98501 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 16, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20127 3rd Ave S was $6,477.
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 | $6,477.00 | ||
| 2025 | $522,000 (+2.76%) Land $280,000 Building $242,000 | $522,000 (+2.76%) Land $280,000 Building $242,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,956.00 | $508,000 Land $158,000 Building $350,000 | $508,000 Land $158,000 Building $350,000 |
| 2022 | $5,609.00 | $495,000 Land $138,000 Building $357,000 | $495,000 Land $138,000 Building $357,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20127 3rd Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1978.
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.
The area around 20127 3rd Ave S 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 | 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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