603 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030 Property Records

King County property record for 603 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030

Property Summary

Property Type	Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,314 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,883 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$300,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,431 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2024 Second Mortgage May 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`161250-0312`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`161250-0312`
Alternative APN	`161250031200`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Units	2 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,314 sqft Gross Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1910
Effective Year Built	Effective 1980
Architectural Style	Custom Design
Construction Type	Wood
Fire Resistance	Wood or Wood & Steel Frame
Lot Area	7,883 sqft (0.181 acres)
Total Buildings	2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating Fuel	Electric
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	161250031200
Street Address	603 E SMITH ST
City	KENT
State	WA
Zip	98030-4627
Property Category	Commercial
Property Type	Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel)
Local Zoning Code	DCE-T
Legal Description	CLARKS 2ND ADD TO KENT W 70 FT OF S 120 LESS ST
Legal Range	05
Legal Township	22
Legal Section	19
Legal Subdivision	CLARKS 2ND ADD TO KENT
Legal Block	6
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Township / Civil Division	SEATTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2035
Census Tract	29203

Owner

Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	6737 170TH PL SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-6014
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Surviving Spouse

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 21, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage EASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
May 31, 2023	Warranty Deed, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO
May 31, 2023	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 31, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 31, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023102
Prior Transfer Date	May 26, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000103
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Property Address	603 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4627
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2024
Title Company	STEWART TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6737 170TH PL SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-6014

Mortgage

Document Number	0000000410
Date	Feb 21, 2024
Instrument	20240221000410

Lender

Name	EASTSIDE FUNDING LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	KIRKLAND, WA 98033

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 31, 2023
Property Address	603 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4627
Document Number	0000000102
Map Reference	VOL 15 PG 72
Instrument Date	May 26, 2023
Instrument	20230531000102
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$4,805.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6737 170TH PL SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-6014

May 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	KING WA
Recording Date	May 31, 2023
Property Address	603 E SMITH ST, KENT, WA 98030-4627
Document Number	0000000103
Map Reference	VOL 15 PG 72
Instrument Date	May 26, 2023
Instrument	20230531000103
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 29, 2023
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INS CO

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6737 170TH PL SE, BELLEVUE, WA 98006-6014

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: King County assessment roll, as of July 7, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Washington
County	King County
Municipality	Kent City
Unified School District	Kent School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,431.00 (-45.66%)
2025		$293,500 (+2.87%) Land $173,400 Building $120,100	$293,500 (+2.87%) Land $173,400 Building $120,100
2024	$6,314.00 (+110.68%)	$285,300 (+7.7%) Land $173,400 Building $111,900	$285,300 (+7.7%) Land $173,400 Building $111,900
2023		$264,900 (-) Land $149,600 Building $115,300	$264,900 (-) Land $149,600 Building $115,300
2022	$2,997.00	$264,900 Land $149,600 Building $115,300	$264,900 Land $149,600 Building $115,300

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

Flood

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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 10 policies
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	10 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.4% of Washington
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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: CenturyLink, Ezee Fiber.

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