King County property record for 511 W James St, Kent, WA 98032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,060 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,273 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $348,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,411 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 755740-0060 |
| Primary APN | 755740-0060 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,290 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Lot Area | 6,273 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 755740006001 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 511 W JAMES ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98032-4415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | DCE |
| Legal Description | SANDWICKS ADDITION TO CITY OF KENT LOT 3 BLK 2 EXC PORTION CONVEYED TO CITY OF KENT BY DEED UNDER RECORDING NO 20080605001645 AND LYING SOUTHERLY OF N LINE OF S 45.50 FT OF SE QTR STR 13-22-04 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDWICKS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 29203 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 1991 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003280059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Property Address | 511 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000000278 |
| Map Reference | VOL 59 PG 81 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240226000278 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Title Company | TITLE FORWARD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,573.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,411.00 (+9.62%) | ||
| 2025 | $4,024.00 | $405,000 (+3.32%) Land $160,000 Building $245,000 | $405,000 (+3.32%) Land $160,000 Building $245,000 |
| 2024 | $4,024.00 (-7.35%) | $392,000 (+3.16%) Land $144,000 Building $248,000 | $392,000 (+3.16%) Land $144,000 Building $248,000 |
| 2023 | $380,000 (-) Land $171,000 Building $209,000 | $380,000 (-) Land $171,000 Building $209,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,343.00 | $380,000 Land $171,000 Building $209,000 | $380,000 Land $171,000 Building $209,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 23, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AH, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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.
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 | KENT WATER DEPARTMENT serves 166,421 people · EPA ID WA5338150 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, CenturyLink, Ezee Fiber, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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