26427 161st Pl SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26427 161st Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.161 acres (7,026 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$859,950 (May 2026)
Tax Bill$9,341 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN680630-0650

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN680630-0650
Alternative APN
  • 680630065000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,820 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,560 sqft
1st Floor Area1,470 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,350 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Lot Area7,026 sqft (0.161 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area740 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHeat Pump
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number680630065000
Street Address26427 161ST PL SE
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-8210
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionPIONEER RIDGE TGW UND INT IN TRACT F
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section26
Legal SubdivisionPIONEER RIDGE
Legal TractF
Legal Lot Number65
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3008
Census Tract31709

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address28119 153RD AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4424
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 7, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CORNERSTONE MORTGAGE INC
Sep 4, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 7, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 7, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026854
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMay 7, 2026
Property Address26427 161ST PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8210
Document Number0000000854
Instrument DateMay 5, 2026
Instrument2026.854
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 15, 2026
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

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
Address28119 153RD AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-4424

Mortgage

Document Number0000000855,
DateMay 7, 2026
Instrument2026..05.07.855
Lender
NameCORNERSTONE MORTGAGE INC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 4, 2020
Property Address26427 161ST PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8210
Document Number0000000681
Map ReferenceVOL 159 PG 83-89
Instrument DateSep 2, 2020
Instrument20200904000681
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$10,301.20
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26427 161ST PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8210

Mortgage

Document Number0000000682
DateSep 4, 2020
Instrument20200904000682
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

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$9,341.00 (+10.34%)
2025$8,466.00$871,000 (+3.94%) Land $302,000 Building $569,000$871,000 (+3.94%) Land $302,000 Building $569,000
2024$8,466.00 (-1.51%)$838,000 (+0.96%) Land $291,000 Building $547,000$838,000 (+0.96%) Land $291,000 Building $547,000
2022$8,596.00$830,000 Land $287,000 Building $543,000$830,000 Land $287,000 Building $543,000

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force

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

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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

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