26718 168th Pl SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26718 168th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.226 acres (9,840 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$450,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill$6,033 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2024 Mortgage
Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN289520-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN289520-0010
Alternative APN
  • 289520001008

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.25 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,510 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,010 sqft
1st Floor Area1,040 sqft
Basement Area470 sqft
Finished Basement470 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Lot Area9,840 sqft (0.226 acres)
View / LotHighway
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area500 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Deck Area460 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

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

Location & Zoning

Account Number289520001008
Street Address26718 168TH PL SE
CityCOVINGTON
StateWA
Zip98042-5809
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR6
Legal DescriptionGREEN VALLEY PARK TGW UND INT TRACT A
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionGREEN VALLEY PARK
Legal TractA
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionTAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
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 Address26718 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5809
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 12, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
KING COUNTY HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM
Sep 4, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Dec 27, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESTREET BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 27, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20202083
Prior Transfer DateSep 2, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0000001924
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address26718 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5809
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000000751
DateNov 12, 2024
Instrument20241112000751
Lender
NameKING COUNTY HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressKENT, WA 98042
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 4, 2020
Property Address26718 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5809
Document Number0000002083
Map ReferenceVOL 110 PG 50&51
Instrument DateAug 31, 2020
Instrument20200904002083
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$7,205.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26718 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5809

Mortgage

Document Number0000002084
DateSep 4, 2020
Instrument20200904002084
Lender
NameGUILD MORTGAGE CO
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

December 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateDec 27, 2018
Property Address26718 168TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5809
Document Number0000000881
Map ReferenceVOL 110 PG 50&51
Instrument DateDec 19, 2018
Instrument20181227000881
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2021
Title CompanyCW TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,893.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address333 5TH ST SE # B, B, PUYALLUP, WA 98372-3241

Mortgage

Document Number0000000882
DateDec 27, 2018
Instrument20181227000882
Lender
NameHOMESTREET BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2049

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$6,033.00 (+10.21%)
2025$550,000 (+3.97%) Land $263,000 Building $287,000$550,000 (+3.97%) Land $263,000 Building $287,000
2024$5,474.00 (-1.35%)$529,000 (+0.95%) Land $253,000 Building $276,000$529,000 (+0.95%) Land $253,000 Building $276,000
2022$5,549.00$524,000 Land $250,000 Building $274,000$524,000 Land $250,000 Building $274,000

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 378 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
CenturyLink
DSL · Fiber in parts of the area
140 / 20

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