King County property record for 525 W James St, Kent, WA 98032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,453 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,631 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Sale Jul 2019 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 755740-0050 |
| Primary APN | 755740-0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Lot Area | 6,453 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Heating System | Floor/Wall Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 755740005003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 525 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 1 BLK 2 EXC PORTION CONVEYED TO CITY OF KENT BY DEED UNDER RECORDING NO 6444335; AND EXC PORTION CONVEYED TO CITY OF KENT BY DEED UNDER RECORDING NO 20080530002473 AND LYING SOUTHERLY OF N LINE OF S 43.50 FT OF |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDWICKS ADD |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 29203 |
Source: King County records, as of July 10, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 4TH AVE S, KENT, WA 98032-5838 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Jul 19, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer CHAPLIN INVS LLC |
| Jun 26, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20202076 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000001500 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 525 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000002076 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202007212076 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | TICOR TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, TICOR TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 12426 SE 198TH PL KENT WA 980310600, KENT, WA 98031-0600 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000000609 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201907190609 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Married Couple |
| Address | 525 W JAMES ST KENT WA 980324415, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000001456 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906261456 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 227 BELLEVUE WAY NE BELLEVUE WA 980045721, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-5721 |
| Document Number | 1457 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906261457 |
| Name | CHAPLIN INVS LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 944, BOTHELL, WA 98041-0944 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Jun 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 W JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98032-4415 |
| Document Number | 0000001500 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201906261500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 BELLEVUE WAY NE BELLEVUE WA 980045721, BELLEVUE, WA 98004-5721 |
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 | $1,631.00 (+14.54%) | ||
| 2025 | $1,424.00 | $153,000 (+6.25%) Land $153,000 | $153,000 (+6.25%) Land $153,000 |
| 2024 | $1,424.00 (-18.44%) | $144,000 (-15.79%) Land $144,000 | $144,000 (-15.79%) Land $144,000 |
| 2022 | $1,746.00 | $171,000 Land $171,000 | $171,000 Land $171,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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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