King County property record for 27770 197th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.75 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,623 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $915,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $10,414 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 344410-0240 |
| Primary APN | 344410-0240 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.75 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,560 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,270 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Lot Area | 100,623 sqft |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 870 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 344410024006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 27770 197TH AVE SE |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98042-8561 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA-5 |
| Legal Description | HOMESTEAD ACRES DIV # 2 |
| Legal Range | 06 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOMESTEAD ACRES DIV NO. 02 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | TAHOMA-MAPLE VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 32006 |
27770 197th Ave SE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2024.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27770 197TH AVE SE, KENT, WA 98042-8561 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 20, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024923 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27770 197th Ave SE was $10,414.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,414.00 | ||
| 2025 | $935,000 (+5.77%) Land $350,000 Building $585,000 | $935,000 (+5.77%) Land $350,000 Building $585,000 | |
| 2024 | $9,395.00 | $884,000 (+0.8%) Land $342,000 Building $542,000 | $884,000 (+0.8%) Land $342,000 Building $542,000 |
| 2023 | $877,000 (-) Land $343,000 Building $534,000 | $877,000 (-) Land $343,000 Building $534,000 | |
| 2022 | $18,376.00 | $877,000 Land $343,000 Building $534,000 | $877,000 Land $343,000 Building $534,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27770 197th Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 27770 197th Ave SE is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 84% of Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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