Grant County property record for 257 E St SW, Ephrata, WA 98823
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 698 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.137 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | KNOB4000B |
| Primary APN | KNOB4000B |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 698 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 1,396 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 698 sqft |
| Basement Area | 698 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 698 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | KNOB4000B |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | 13 0848 000 |
| Street Address | 257 E ST SW |
| City | EPHRATA |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98823-1828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 BLOCK 10 HARVILLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Range | 26 |
| Legal Township | 21 |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVILLS 2ND ADD |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | GRANT WA |
| Township / Civil Division | EPHRATA-SOAP LAKE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 10401 |
The current owner of 257 E St SW acquired it in July 2014.
Source: Grant County records, as of March 28, 2024
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E ST SW, EPHRATA, WA 98823-1828 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001334634 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Grant County assessment roll, as of May 31, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Grant County |
| Municipality | Ephrata City |
| Unified School District | Ephrata School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,650 (+10.88%) Land $20,000 Building $86,650 | $106,650 (+10.88%) Land $20,000 Building $86,650 |
| 2022 | $96,185 Land $20,000 Building $76,185 | $96,185 Land $20,000 Building $76,185 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 257 E St SW in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 29, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 115 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 115 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2025–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 257 E St SW is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · above 43% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect 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 | EPHRATA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 8,718 people · EPA ID WA5323650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Vyve Broadband Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Grant PUD Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon, Ziply Fiber.
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