King County property record for 422 S 156th St, Burien, WA 98148
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,408 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $123,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $5,921 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 202304-9532 |
| Primary APN | 202304-9532 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,120 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 540 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Lot Area | 8,408 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 310 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 202304953203 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 422 S 156TH ST |
| City | BURIEN |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98148-1225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MU-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 2 OF KC SHORT PLAT NO 382044 RECORDING NO 8211240815 SD SHORT PLAT DAF - S 118.5 FT OF E 308.2 FT OF W 358.2 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SW 1/4 LESS CO RD |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 23 |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SP 382044 |
| Legal Block | 532 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 28000 |
422 S 156th St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15415 9TH AVE SW, BURIEN, WA 98166-2103 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012984 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 422 S 156th St was $5,921.
Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Burien City |
| Unified School District | Highline School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,921.00 | ||
| 2025 | $496,000 (-0.6%) Land $258,000 Building $238,000 | $496,000 (-0.6%) Land $258,000 Building $238,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,638.00 | $499,000 Land $233,000 Building $266,000 | $499,000 Land $233,000 Building $266,000 |
| 2022 | $5,300.00 | $479,000 Land $230,000 Building $249,000 | $479,000 Land $230,000 Building $249,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 422 S 156th St 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.
The area around 422 S 156th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | KING COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #49 serves 23,492 people · EPA ID WA5339800 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2021 |
| 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 261 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 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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