King County property record for 21211 5th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $8,785 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 859390-0040 |
| Primary APN | 859390-0040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Basement Area | 690 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 210 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Lot Area | 8,600 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| View / Lot | Water View |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 859390004009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 21211 5TH AVE S |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-3632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | TERRYWOOD ADD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | TERRYWOOD ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 28700 |
21211 5th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21211 5TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-3632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000782 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 21211 5th Ave S was $8,785.
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 | $8,785.00 | ||
| 2025 | $713,000 (+1.28%) Land $348,000 Building $365,000 | $713,000 (+1.28%) Land $348,000 Building $365,000 | |
| 2024 | $8,192.00 | $704,000 Land $210,000 Building $494,000 | $704,000 Land $210,000 Building $494,000 |
| 2022 | $2,347.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $472,000 Land $125,000 Building $347,000 | $686,000 Land $183,000 Building $503,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21211 5th Ave S 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 21211 5th 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 437 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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