26522 161st Ave SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26522 161st Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,650 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.183 acres (7,985 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$495,000 (Oct 2017)
Tax Bill$8,654 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Mortgage
Sep 2021 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN680630-0560

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN680630-0560
Alternative APN
  • 680630056009

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,650 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,370 sqft
1st Floor Area1,440 sqft
2nd Floor Area1,210 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Lot Area7,985 sqft (0.183 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area720 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area60 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number680630056009
Street Address26522 161ST AVE SE
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-8204
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 Number56
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 Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 20, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Oct 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 24, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
MR COOPER
Oct 20, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 26, 1994 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20171349
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000472
DateApr 20, 2021
Instrument20210420000472
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2051

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 27, 2023
Title CompanyVANTAGE PT TITLE INC, VANTAGE POINT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001663
DateSep 3, 2021
Instrument20210903001663
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueSep 1, 2051

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204

Mortgage

Document Number0000000971
DateOct 22, 2020
Instrument20201022000971
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term346 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
Document Number0000001080
Instrument DateJul 24, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 6, 2019
Title CompanyVANTAGE PT TITLE INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSeparate Estate/Property
Address26522 161ST AVE SE COVINGTON WA 980428204, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204

Mortgage

Document Number0000001080
DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument201907291080
Lender
NameMR COOPER
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 28, 2049

October 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateOct 20, 2017
Property Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204
Document Number0000001349
Map ReferenceVOL159 PG83-89
Instrument DateOct 18, 2017
Instrument20171020001349
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIDELITY NATIONAL 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
Address26522 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204

Mortgage

Document Number0000001350
DateOct 20, 2017
Instrument20171020001350
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

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$8,654.00 (+10.61%)
2025$801,000 (+4.03%) Land $302,000 Building $499,000$801,000 (+4.03%) Land $302,000 Building $499,000
2024$7,824.00 (-1.49%)$770,000 (+0.92%) Land $291,000 Building $479,000$770,000 (+0.92%) Land $291,000 Building $479,000
2022$7,942.00$763,000 Land $287,000 Building $476,000$763,000 Land $287,000 Building $476,000

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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