King County property record for 511 E James St, Kent, WA 98031
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,402 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 182205-9308 |
| Primary APN | 182205-9308 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,370 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 6,600 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 182205930809 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 E JAMES ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98031-4667 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NR-2 |
| Legal Description | THAT POR OF W 264.25 FT OF GL 4 LY ELY & SLY OF FOLG DESC LN BEG SW COR SD GL TH E ALG S LN THOF 112.53 FT TO TPOB SD DESC LN TH N 01-15-03 E 156 FT TH E PLW SD S LN TO E LN OF W 264.25 FT OF SD GL & TERMINUS SD LN AND LY WLY OF THE FOLG DESC LN BEG |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Block | 308 |
| Legal Lot Number | 511 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 29208 |
Source: King County records · APN 182205-9308
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 114, KENT, WA 98035-0114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Person |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| May 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 28, 1996 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000965 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 511 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4667 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180914000256 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 511 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4667 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000000871 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200512000871 |
| Name | US BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,402.00 (+9.89%) | ||
| 2025 | $499,000 (+3.31%) Land $200,000 Building $299,000 | $499,000 (+3.31%) Land $200,000 Building $299,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,916.00 (+0.86%) | $483,000 (+4.09%) Land $180,000 Building $303,000 | $483,000 (+4.09%) Land $180,000 Building $303,000 |
| 2022 | $4,874.00 | $464,000 Land $200,000 Building $264,000 | $464,000 Land $200,000 Building $264,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of September 23, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Ezee Fiber Texas, Lumen Technologies.
Based on FCC filings for 314 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | KENT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 166,421 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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