King County property record for 26315 20th Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,400 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 788830-0160 |
| Primary APN | 788830-0160 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,230 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,025 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Lot Area | 8,700 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 530 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Deck Area | 110 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 788830016002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26315 20TH AVE S |
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98198-9222 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS-7200 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH SHORE HILLS # 4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH SHORE HILLS NO. 04 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | FEDERAL WAY-AUBURN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 30003 |
26315 20th Ave S is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2020.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26315 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9222 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Mar 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer RAINIER TITLE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20201580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001582 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26315 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9222 |
| Document Number | 0000001580 |
| Map Reference | VOL 67 PG 53 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200312001580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,405.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26315 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9222 |
| Document Number | 0000001581 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200312001581 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Mar 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26315 20TH AVE S, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9222 |
| Document Number | 0000001582 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202003121582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | RAINIER TITLE LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 26315 20TH AVE S DES MOINES WA 981989222, DES MOINES, WA 98198-9222 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26315 20th Ave S was $6,400.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Federal Way School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,400.00 | ||
| 2025 | $580,000 (+3.94%) Land $290,000 Building $290,000 | $580,000 (+3.94%) Land $290,000 Building $290,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,034.00 | $558,000 Land $177,000 Building $381,000 | $558,000 Land $177,000 Building $381,000 |
| 2022 | $5,740.00 | $544,000 Land $154,000 Building $390,000 | $544,000 Land $154,000 Building $390,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26315 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2010–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 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.
The area around 26315 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | HIGHLINE WATER DISTRICT serves 100,170 people · EPA ID WA5340650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2021 |
| 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 297 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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