26310 20th Ave S, Des Moines (Seattle), WA 98198 Property Records

King County property record for 26310 20th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 1962
Lot Size0.198 acres (8,643 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$393,500 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$6,749 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2017 Mortgage
Jun 2019 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN788840-0730

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN788840-0730
Alternative APN
  • 788840073001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,040 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,020 sqft
Basement Area1,020 sqft
Finished Basement1,020 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1962
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1962
Lot Area8,643 sqft (0.198 acres)
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Deck Area120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number788840073001
Street Address26310 20TH AVE S
CityDES MOINES
StateWA
Zip98198-9221
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS-7200
Legal DescriptionSOUTH SHORE HILLS # 5 PLAT BLOCK: 4 PLAT LOT: 7
Legal Range04
Legal Township22
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 05
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionFEDERAL WAY-AUBURN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1002
Census Tract30003

Owner

26310 20th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address26310 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Jun 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage
CALIBER HM LOANS
Nov 19, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
CALIBER HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 19, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 30, 1993 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2018615
Prior Transfer DateNov 10, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000001128
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26310 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001098
DateFeb 17, 2017
Instrument20170217001098
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate3.62%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateMar 1, 2024
Change FrequencyAnnually
Min Rate At Change2.25%
Max Rate At Change8.62%
Index1-Year LIBOR
Max Rate8.62%

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26310 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221
Document Number0000002391
Instrument DateJun 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 10, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26310 20TH AVE S DES MOINES WA 981989221, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221

Mortgage

Document Number0000002391
DateJun 28, 2019
Instrument201906282391
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJun 27, 2049

November 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateNov 19, 2018
Property Address26310 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221
Document Number0000000615
Instrument DateNov 7, 2018
Instrument201811190615
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 30, 2018
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26310 20TH AVE S DES MOINES WA 981989221, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9221

Mortgage

Document Number616
DateNov 19, 2018
Instrument201811190616
Lender
NameCALIBER HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressIRVING, TX 75063
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueNov 18, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 26310 20th Ave S was $6,749.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityDes Moines City
Unified School DistrictFederal Way School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,749.00
2025$599,000 (+3.28%) Land $290,000 Building $309,000$599,000 (+3.28%) Land $290,000 Building $309,000
2024$6,406.00$580,000 Land $177,000 Building $403,000$580,000 Land $177,000 Building $403,000
2022$6,105.00$566,000 Land $154,000 Building $412,000$566,000 Land $154,000 Building $412,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 26310 20th Ave S in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2010.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 10 policies
Nearby Flood Policies10 in force
Nearby Flood Claims7 (2010–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 7
Most Recent ClaimJan 2022 · Severe Winter Storms, Snowstorms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding

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

The area around 26310 20th Ave S 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 RiskNot 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 SystemHIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT
serves 100,170 people · EPA ID WA5340650
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionSep 2021
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 297 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: CenturyLink.

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