515 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 Property Records

King County property record for 515 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeCommercial > Office > Medical Building
Architecture StyleCustom Design
Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Square Footage9,592 sqft Gross Area
Lot Size19,284 sqft (0.443 acres)
Last Sale$1,950,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$21,751.00 (2026)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN161250-0290
Alternative APN
  • 161250029006

Interior

Building Area9,592 sqft Gross Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1953
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleCustom Design Style
Construction TypeWood Construction
Fire Resistance ClassBuildings having wood or wood and steel frames.
Lot Area19,284 sqft (0.443 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageMunicipal Sewage
Water SourceCommercial Water Source

Location & Zoning

Account Number161250029006
Street Address515 E SMITH ST
CityKENT
StateWA
Zip98030-4629
Property UsageCommercial Property Usage
TypeCommercial > Office > Medical Building
Legal DescriptionCLARKS 2ND ADD TO KENT S 19 FT OF LOTS 3 & 4 TGW ALL LOTS 5 & 6 TGW VAC ALLEY ADJ LESS ST
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section19
Legal SubdivisionCLARKS 2ND ADD TO KENT
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number3-6
JurisdictionKING WA
Minor Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2025
Census Tract29203

Owner

Source: King County records · APN 161250-0290

Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 07, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim Document
Aug 14, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Small Business Association Mortgage
GBC INTERNATIONAL BANK
Jul 05, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA
Jul 05, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES, NATIONAL COM'L SVCS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 14, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023739
Last Transfer DateAug 25, 2023
Transfer Doc0000000396
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateSep 07, 2023
Property Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629
Document Number0000000396
Map ReferenceVOL 15 PG 72
Instrument DateAug 25, 2023
Instrument20230907000396
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateAug 14, 2023
Property Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629
Document Number0000000739
Map ReferenceVOL 15 PG 72
Instrument DateAug 02, 2023
Instrument20230814000739
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2023
Title CompanyRAINIER TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$40,017.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629

Mortgage

Document Number0000000740
DateAug 14, 2023
Instrument20230814000740
Lender
NameGBC INTERNATIONAL BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeSmall Business Association Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629
Document Number0000000138
Instrument DateJul 05, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 21, 2018
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO NA

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10014 SE 246TH PL KENT WA 980305132, KENT, WA 98030-5132

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKING WA
Recording DateJul 05, 2018
Property Address515 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4629
Document Number0000001318
Instrument DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument201807051318
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 24, 2018
Title CompanyNATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES, NATIONAL COM'L SVCS

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10014 SE 246TH PL KENT WA 980305132, KENT, WA 98030-5132

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWashington
CountyKing County
MunicipalityKent City
Unified School DistrictKent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$21,751.00 (+12.48%)
2025$19,337.00 (-46.09%)$1,918,400 (+5.26%) Land $404,900 Building $1,513,500$1,918,400 (+5.26%) Land $404,900 Building $1,513,500
2024$35,868.00 (+178.26%)$1,822,500 (+65.22%) Land $404,900 Building $1,417,600$1,822,500 (+65.22%) Land $404,900 Building $1,417,600
2023$12,890.00
2022$12,890.00$1,103,100 Land $366,300 Building $736,800$1,103,100 Land $366,300 Building $736,800

Flood & Wildfire

515 E Smith St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced risk due to levee; depends on levee performance
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

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

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