26115 197th Ave SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26115 197th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size	0.119 acres (5,200 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$330,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill	$4,975 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`865141-1520`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`865141-1520`
Alternative APN	`865141152005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,280 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,680 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,280 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1970
Effective Year Built	Effective 1970
Lot Area	5,200 sqft (0.119 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	400 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	865141152005
Street Address	26115 197TH AVE SE
City	COVINGTON
State	WA
Zip	98042-5016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R8
Legal Description	TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV # 2
Legal Range	06
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	29
Legal Subdivision	TIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV NO. 02
Legal Lot Number	152
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4000
Census Tract	32005

Owner

26115 197th Ave SE is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	30219 129TH AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092-2166
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 14, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20203423
Prior Transfer Date	Jul 5, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000792
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Nov 23, 2020
Property Address	26115 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016
Document Number	0000003423
Map Reference	VOL 88 PG 41-43
Instrument Date	Nov 12, 2020
Instrument	20201123003423
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,285.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	30219 129TH AVE SE, AUBURN, WA 98092-2166

Mortgage

Document Number	0000003424
Date	Nov 23, 2020
Instrument	20201123003424

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 26115 197th Ave SE was $4,975.

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Covington City
Unified School District	Kent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$4,975.00
2025		$446,000 (+3.96%) Land $239,000 Building $207,000	$446,000 (+3.96%) Land $239,000 Building $207,000
2024	$4,544.00	$429,000 Land $230,000 Building $199,000	$429,000 Land $230,000 Building $199,000
2022	$4,593.00	$425,000 Land $228,000 Building $197,000	$425,000 Land $228,000 Building $197,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 26115 197th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 26115 197th Ave SE 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2024
Lead	1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile.

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