King County property record for 26117 197th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 860 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.119 acres (5,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $418,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,561 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 865141-1530 |
| Primary APN | 865141-1530 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 860 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,150 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 860 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 5,200 sqft (0.119 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 290 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | 190 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 865141153003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26117 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 | 153 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 32005 |
26117 197th Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2025.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26117 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Woman |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025556 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 14, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000923 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26117 197th Ave SE was $4,561, up 9.4% from the year before.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,561.00 (+9.38%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,170.00 | $408,000 (+3.82%) Land $239,000 Building $169,000 | $408,000 (+3.82%) Land $239,000 Building $169,000 |
| 2024 | $4,170.00 | $393,000 Land $230,000 Building $163,000 | $393,000 Land $230,000 Building $163,000 |
| 2022 | $4,225.00 | $390,000 Land $228,000 Building $162,000 | $390,000 Land $228,000 Building $162,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26117 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.
The area around 26117 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.
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 |
| 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 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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