King County property record for 5259 S 212th St, Kent, WA 98032
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.25 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.502 acres (21,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $209,708 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,966 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 263200-0085 |
| Primary APN | 263200-0085 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.25 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,220 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,250 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 530 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Lot Area | 21,850 sqft (0.502 acres) |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | 380 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 263200008500 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5259 S 212TH ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98032-1374 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR-2 |
| Legal Description | FRANKFORD TRS PLAT BLOCK: 2 PLAT LOT: 4 |
| Legal Range | 04 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKFORD TRS |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3056 |
| Census Tract | 28300 |
5259 S 212th St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2026.
Source: King County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68267, SEATTLE, WA 98168-0267 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000000349 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5259 S 212TH ST, KENT, WA 98032-1374 |
| Document Number | 0000000349 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261001349 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $1,010.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 5259 S 212th St was $6,966.
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 | $6,966.00 | ||
| 2025 | $648,000 (+3.51%) Land $328,000 Building $320,000 | $648,000 (+3.51%) Land $328,000 Building $320,000 | |
| 2024 | $6,354.00 | $626,000 Land $210,000 Building $416,000 | $626,000 Land $210,000 Building $416,000 |
| 2022 | $6,389.00 | $610,000 Land $183,000 Building $427,000 | $610,000 Land $183,000 Building $427,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5259 S 212th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1990) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 1990 · Severe Storms & Flooding |
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.
The area around 5259 S 212th 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 |
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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 135 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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