26121 197th Ave SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26121 197th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,360 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.149 acres (6,500 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$280,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$5,405 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN865141-1550

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN865141-1550
Alternative APN
  • 865141155008

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,360 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,950 sqft
1st Floor Area1,360 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area6,500 sqft (0.149 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area420 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchEnclosed Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number865141155008
Street Address26121 197TH AVE SE
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-5016
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal DescriptionTIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV # 2
Legal Range06
Legal Township22
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionTIMBERLANE ESTATES DIV NO. 02
Legal Lot Number155
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group4
Census Block4000
Census Tract32005

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address26121 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AXIA FINANCIAL LLC
Sep 22, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
AXIA FINANCIAL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20171843
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26121 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 26, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002769
DateFeb 12, 2021
Instrument20210212002769
Lender
NameAXIA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBELLEVUE, WA 98004
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 22, 2017
Property Address26121 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016
Document Number0000001843
Map ReferenceVOL88 PG41-43
Instrument DateSep 18, 2017
Instrument20170922001843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26121 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016

Mortgage

Document Number0000001844
DateSep 22, 2017
Instrument20170922001844
Lender
NameAXIA FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressBELLEVUE, WA 98004
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityCovington City
Unified School DistrictKent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,405.00 (+12.7%)
2025$490,000 (+7.46%) Land $239,000 Building $251,000$490,000 (+7.46%) Land $239,000 Building $251,000
2024$4,796.00 (-1.22%)$456,000 (+0.88%) Land $230,000 Building $226,000$456,000 (+0.88%) Land $230,000 Building $226,000
2022$4,855.00$452,000 Land $228,000 Building $224,000$452,000 Land $228,000 Building $224,000

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

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

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemCOVINGTON WATER DISTRICT
serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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