King County property record for 821 E James St, Kent, WA 98031
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,090 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,416 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $58,000 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $6,356 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 383100-0005 |
| Primary APN | 383100-0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,090 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,020 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,270 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 280 sqft |
| Basement Area | 950 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 540 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 410 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Lot Area | 4,416 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Deck Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 383100000504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 821 E JAMES ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98031-4661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NR-2 |
| Legal Description | KENT VIEW ADD |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | KENT VIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Township / Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 29208 |
Source: King County records, as of July 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 821 E JAMES ST, KENT, WA 98031-4661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19885111156 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 1 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $6,356.00 (+10.46%) | ||
| 2025 | $577,000 (+3.41%) Land $222,000 Building $355,000 | $577,000 (+3.41%) Land $222,000 Building $355,000 | |
| 2024 | $5,754.00 (-1.94%) | $558,000 (+0.72%) Land $200,000 Building $358,000 | $558,000 (+0.72%) Land $200,000 Building $358,000 |
| 2022 | $5,868.00 | $554,000 Land $190,000 Building $364,000 | $554,000 Land $190,000 Building $364,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 23 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 23 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 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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