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715 E James St, Kent, WA 98031 Property Records

King County property record for 715 E James St, Kent, WA 98031

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 2.75 ba · 2,380 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,724 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$525,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$6,304 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN436960-0010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN436960-0010
Alternative APN
  • 436960001002

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2.75 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,380 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,190 sqft
Basement Area1,190 sqft
Finished Basement1,190 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Exterior MaterialBrick
Lot Area5,724 sqft (0.131 acres)
View / LotHighway
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area290 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area40 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelElectric
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number436960001002
Street Address715 E JAMES ST
CityKENT
StateWA
Zip98031-4663
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNR-2
Legal DescriptionLITTLES ADD TO KENT LESS ST PLAT BLOCK: 1 PLAT LOT: 2
Legal Range05
Legal Township22
Legal Section18
Legal SubdivisionLITTLES ADD TO KENT
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKING WA
Township / Civil DivisionSEATTLE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract29208

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address715 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4663
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingUnmarried

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 8, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20211415
Prior Transfer DateJun 18, 1992
Prior Transfer Doc0000001132
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKING WA
Property Address715 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4663
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2021
Title CompanyTICOR TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001355
DateJan 19, 2018
Instrument20180119001355
Lender
NameEAST WEST BANK
TypeBank
AddressEL MONTE, CA 91731
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 12, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,304.00 (+9.46%)
2025$5,759.00$587,000 (+3.35%) Land $200,000 Building $387,000$587,000 (+3.35%) Land $200,000 Building $387,000
2024$5,759.00 (+1.27%)$568,000 (+4.6%) Land $180,000 Building $388,000$568,000 (+4.6%) Land $180,000 Building $388,000
2022$5,687.00$543,000 Land $199,000 Building $344,000$543,000 Land $199,000 Building $344,000

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 23 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies23 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemKENT WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 166,421 people · EPA ID WA5338150
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionJun 2021
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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

ProviderMax 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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