26823 165th Pl SE, Covington (Kent), WA 98042 Property Records

King County property record for 26823 165th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,340 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size	0.235 acres (10,220 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$530,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,132 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`255081-0040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`255081-0040`
Alternative APN	`255081004004`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,340 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,820 sqft
1st Floor Area	1,340 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1976
Effective Year Built	Effective 1976
Lot Area	10,220 sqft (0.235 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	255081004004
Street Address	26823 165TH PL SE
City	COVINGTON
State	WA
Zip	98042-5801
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R6
Legal Description	FIR MANOR 2
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	25
Legal Subdivision	FIR MANOR NO. 02
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2012
Census Tract	31710

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	26823 165TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5801
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 28, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 24, 2021	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20212272
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 28, 2021
Property Address	26823 165TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5801
Document Number	0000002272
Map Reference	VOL 99 PG 75&76
Instrument Date	May 26, 2021
Instrument	20210528002272
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 10, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$8,539.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	26823 165TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5801

Mortgage

Document Number	0000002273
Date	May 28, 2021
Instrument	20210528002273

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	Feb 24, 2021
Property Address	26823 165TH PL SE, COVINGTON, WA 98042-5801
Document Number	0000001836
Map Reference	VOL 99 PG 75&76
Instrument Date	Feb 16, 2021
Instrument	20210224001836
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 30, 2021
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$4,197.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3316 O ST SE, AUBURN, WA 98002-8725

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Covington City
Unified School District	Kent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,132.00 (+10.13%)
2025		$562,000 (+3.88%) Land $276,000 Building $286,000	$562,000 (+3.88%) Land $276,000 Building $286,000
2024	$5,568.00 (-1.45%)	$541,000 (+0.93%) Land $266,000 Building $275,000	$541,000 (+0.93%) Land $266,000 Building $275,000
2022	$5,650.00	$536,000 Land $263,000 Building $273,000	$536,000 Land $263,000 Building $273,000

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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