King County property record for 26534 161st Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,310 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,169 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $8,414 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 680630-0550 |
| Primary APN | 680630-0550 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,310 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,030 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,310 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Lot Area | 9,169 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 680630055001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26534 161ST AVE SE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-8204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Description | PIONEER RIDGE TGW UND INT IN TRACT F |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | PIONEER RIDGE |
| Legal Tract | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 31709 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26534 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 11, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20111793 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001792 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Covington City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,414.00 (+10.91%) | ||
| 2025 | $779,000 (+4.01%) Land $302,000 Building $477,000 | $779,000 (+4.01%) Land $302,000 Building $477,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,586.00 (-1.56%) | $749,000 (+0.94%) Land $291,000 Building $458,000 | $749,000 (+0.94%) Land $291,000 Building $458,000 |
| 2022 | $7,706.00 | $742,000 Land $287,000 Building $455,000 | $742,000 Land $287,000 Building $455,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 98% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | COVINGTON WATER DISTRICT serves 56,172 people · EPA ID WA5341650 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2024 |
| 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 214 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 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 140 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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