King County property record for 26535 161st Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,230 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,110 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $319,900 (Dec 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $1,778 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 680630-0940 |
| Primary APN | 680630-0940 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,230 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,950 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,730 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Lot Area | 8,110 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 70 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 680630094000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26535 161ST AVE SE |
| City | COVINGTON |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-8203 |
| 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 | 94 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 31709 |
26535 161st Ave SE is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1996.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26535 161ST AVE SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-8203 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 6, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1996639 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26535 161st Ave SE was $1,778 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,778.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | ||
| 2025 | $882,000 (+15.9%) Land $302,000 Building $580,000 | $882,000 (+4.01%) Land $302,000 Building $580,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,599.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $761,000 Land $260,000 Building $501,000 | $848,000 Land $291,000 Building $557,000 |
| 2022 | $8,753.00 | $840,000 Land $287,000 Building $553,000 | $840,000 Land $287,000 Building $553,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26535 161st Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 26535 161st Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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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