King County property record for 255 S 197th St, Des Moines, WA 98148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.254 acres (11,076 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $45,100 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,375 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 612180-0110 |
| Primary APN | 612180-0110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,800 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 11,076 sqft (0.254 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 260 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 612180011001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 S 197TH ST |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98148-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | NORMANDY VISTA DIV # 2 PLAT BLOCK: 5 PLAT LOT: 9 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 05 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORMANDY VISTA DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 28700 |
255 S 197th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2007.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 S 197TH ST, DES MOINES, WA 98148-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 1982 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20071198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001198 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 255 S 197th St was $1,375 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,375.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $544,000 (+1.3%) Land $320,000 Building $224,000 | $544,000 (+1.3%) Land $320,000 Building $224,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,363.00 | $537,000 Land $251,000 Building $286,000 | $537,000 Land $251,000 Building $286,000 |
| 2022 | $5,918.00 | $516,000 Land $248,000 Building $268,000 | $516,000 Land $248,000 Building $268,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 255 S 197th St 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 255 S 197th St 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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