King County property record for 26123 197th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,150 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.127 acres (5,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,950 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 865141-1560 |
| Primary APN | 865141-1560 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,150 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,400 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 5,525 sqft (0.127 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 250 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 865141156006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26123 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 | 156 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 32005 |
26123 197th Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2000.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26123 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 30, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2000725 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 1993 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0006031097 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 26123 197TH AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016 |
| Document Number | 0000000671 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 26123 197TH AVE SE COVINGTON WA 980425016, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5016 |
| Document Number | 0000000671 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201911180671 |
| Name | BOEING EMPS CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | TUKWILA, WA 98168 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 144 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2031 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26123 197th Ave SE was $4,950.
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 | $4,950.00 | ||
| 2025 | $446,000 (+3.96%) Land $239,000 Building $207,000 | $446,000 (+3.96%) Land $239,000 Building $207,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,520.00 | $429,000 Land $230,000 Building $199,000 | $429,000 Land $230,000 Building $199,000 |
| 2022 | $4,574.00 | $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.
FEMA maps place 26123 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 risk around 26123 197th Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 559 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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