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Des Moines.

Its Census reference point is in Central Puget Lowland, within Puget Lowland. Normandy Park lies about 3.3 miles north of Des Moines by reference-point distance.

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Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, United States.
A VIEW OF THE AREA

Des Moines is a city in King County, Washington, United States.

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Des Moines, Washington with Puget Sounds and Maury and Vashon Island (1292124062).jpg

Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · Des Moines, Washington with Puget Sounds and Maury and Vashon Island

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THE SETTINGCentral Puget Lowland
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYKing County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Des Moines on the map

THE DES MOINES LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Central Puget Lowland setting.

Des Moines city has 6.41 square miles of land in King County. Its Census reference point is in Central Puget Lowland, within Puget Lowland.

A glacial lowland surrounds Puget Sound with islands, bays, peninsulas and rolling terrain. Moraines, outwash plains and river terraces create a varied setting beneath the region's maritime climate.

Regional context: Puget Lowland ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Des Moines and King County

Des Moines is associated with King County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

King County

Des Moines by land and water

The Census records 0.99 square miles of water within Des Moines, or 13.4% of its total area. It is 5.1 percentage points higher than the 8.3% recorded for King County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Des Moines city has 2.6 times the land area of nearby Normandy Park city (2.49 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Des Moines land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Des Moines

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Des Moines. Check the King County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Central Puget Lowland setting

Central Puget Lowland belongs to Puget Lowland. Do the survey and site records identify a terrace, former outwash plain or steeper edge along the proposed access route?

03

Check the route, beyond Normandy Park

Normandy Park is 3.3 miles north of the Des Moines reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Des Moines resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON DES MOINES

USGS National Map

Begin at 47.3887° N, 122.3176° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Des Moines ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

City Of Des Moines

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open City Of Des Moines ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of King

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of King ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Des Moines data

View Census information selected by this city’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Central Puget Lowland

Explore the agency mapping behind the Puget Lowland context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Washington landowner resources

Ecology water-right search

Official guidance and map links for researching Washington water rights.

Washington geology portal

DNR maps and data for geologic conditions, hazards, and subsurface records.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Des Moines.

Normandy Park lies about 3.3 miles north of Des Moines by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Des Moines in context

NSEWNormandy Park · 3.3 miles1SeaTac · 3.9 miles2Lakeland North · 3.9 miles3Kent · 4.9 miles4Federal Way · 5.4 miles5Burien · 6.1 miles6OUTER RING: 6.1 MILES
  1. 1
    Normandy Park3.3 mi · city
  2. 2
    SeaTac3.9 mi · city
  3. 3
    Lakeland North3.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Kent4.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Federal Way5.4 mi · city
  6. 6
    Burien6.1 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Washington; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Des Moines
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Des Moines?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in King County. Des Moines’s 6.41 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Des Moines property in Central Puget Lowland?+

No. Central Puget Lowland is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Des Moines boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Normandy Park as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.3 miles north of Des Moines’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Des Moines?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

GREAT LAND. GOOD PEOPLE.

Your land in Des Moines.
Your next chapter.

Tell Larry G and the team what you own and what you have in mind. Start with a free property review and a straightforward conversation.

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