King County property record for 942 E Walnut St, Kent, WA 98030 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding/Rooming House, Apt Hotel |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.75 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
| Square Footage | 3,383 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $8,069.00 (2026) |
| Primary APN | 918370-2790 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.75 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 4 Partial Baths |
| Building Area | 3,383 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor | 2,495 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 888 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 888 sqft Finished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 9,375 sqft (0.215 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Carport Garage |
| Garage Area | 570 sqft Garage |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 570 sqft Carport |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 190 sqft Porch |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 918370279005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 942 E WALNUT ST |
| City | KENT |
| State | WA |
| Zip | 98030-6337 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding/Rooming House, Apt Hotel |
| Legal Description | WN CENTRAL IMP COS KNOB HILL-KENT 6-7 & ELY 1/2 OF 8 |
| Legal Range | 05 |
| Legal Township | 22 |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | WASHINGTON CENTRAL IMP COS KNOB HILL-KT |
| Legal Block | 27 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7-8 |
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Minor Civil Division | SEATTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 29702 |
Source: King County records · APN 918370-2790
Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BUDDHI J KUNWAR |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Dec 20, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 30, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2018387 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 28, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000149 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Property Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000868 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 942 E WALNUT ST KENT WA 980306337, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000868 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201911270868 |
| Name | BUDDHI J KUNWAR |
|---|---|
| Address | 12331 SE 277TH PL, KENT, WA 98030-8806 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Nov 26, 2021 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000446 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812200446 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 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 |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 942 E WALNUT ST KENT WA 980306337, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000470 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 201812200470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 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 |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 942 E WALNUT ST KENT WA 980306337, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KING WA |
| Recording Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000387 |
| Map Reference | VOL 5 PG 97 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181220000387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE LTD |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,769.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 942 E WALNUT ST, KENT, WA 98030-6337 |
| Document Number | 0000000388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181220000388 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
Source: King County records · Assessment roll updated July 7, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | King County |
| Municipality | Kent City |
| Unified School District | Kent School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,069.00 (+11.42%) | ||
| 2025 | $733,000 (+3.39%) Land $239,000 Building $494,000 | $733,000 (+3.39%) Land $239,000 Building $494,000 | |
| 2024 | $7,242.00 (-3.7%) | $709,000 (-0.98%) Land $215,000 Building $494,000 | $709,000 (-0.98%) Land $215,000 Building $494,000 |
| 2022 | $7,520.00 | $716,000 Land $225,000 Building $491,000 | $716,000 Land $225,000 Building $491,000 |
942 E Walnut St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · King County (53033C), updated September 23, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 6th percentile of exposed land nationally · 4th in Washington |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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