26501 168th Pl SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26501 168th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.212 acres (9,215 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$158,000 (Oct 1999)
Tax Bill$6,609 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN289520-0170

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN289520-0170
Alternative APN
  • 289520017004

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,800 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,240 sqft
1st Floor Area1,800 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Lot Area9,215 sqft (0.212 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area300 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number289520017004
Street Address26501 168TH PL SE
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-5807
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionGREEN VALLEY PARK
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionGREEN VALLEY PARK
Legal Lot Number17
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract31709

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address26501 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5807
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 29, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 29, 1999 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 26, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number19992170
Last Transfer DateFeb 22, 2021
Transfer Doc0000000824
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateMar 25, 2021
Property Address26501 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5807
Document Number0000000824
Map ReferenceVOL 110 PG 50&51
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2021
Instrument20210325000824
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26501 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5807

Mortgage

Document Number0000000825
DateMar 25, 2021
Instrument20210325000825
Lender
NameMUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

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$6,609.00 (+10.21%)
2025$608,000 (+3.93%) Land $276,000 Building $332,000$608,000 (+3.93%) Land $276,000 Building $332,000
2024$5,997.00 (-1.54%)$585,000 (+0.86%) Land $266,000 Building $319,000$585,000 (+0.86%) Land $266,000 Building $319,000
2022$6,091.00$580,000 Land $263,000 Building $317,000$580,000 Land $263,000 Building $317,000

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 A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
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 94% of the US · lower than 96% of Washington
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
CenturyLink
DSL
140 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

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