Welcome to this beautifully updated, move-in ready Lake Meridian home offering the perfect blend of comfort and functionality in a peaceful setting with exclusive lake access at the end of a quiet dead-end street. Homes like this rarely come to market. Featuring 2,200 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space with no detail overlooked, this home is perfectly suited for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Inside, you’re welcomed by an oversized living room filled with natural light that flows seamlessly into the formal dining area. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, refined tile finishes, and overlooks the cozy family room for a bright open-concept feel. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite offers peek-a-boo lake views and an updated en-suite bath, along with two additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom. Extensive upgrades include a brand-new roof, furnace, water heater, A/C, fresh landscaping, and a pre-inspection for added peace of mind. Set on over 1/3 acre, the property features a brand-new deck, garden beds, storage shed, and RV parking, offering exceptional space to relax and entertain year-round. Ideally located near shopping, dining, parks, and schools.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/East • Luda Lobets
Price cut: $30K (7/14)
$849,500
13249 SE 261st Street, Kent, WA 98042
3beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1977
0.31 Acres Lot
$835,000 Zestimate®
$386/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
- 43 days |
- 868 |
- 75 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Luda Lobets,
Windermere Real Estate/East
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2532647
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: 55 Gallon- Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: See Remarks, Pellet Stove, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 1, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Deck, Dock, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 4030500070
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tri-Level
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Soos Creek
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park
- Subdivision: Lake Meridian
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $150 annually
- HOA phone: 206-355-5947
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $386/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $701,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,814
- Date on market: 6/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$835,000
$793,000 - $877,000
$3,674/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $849,500-3.4%$386/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2532647 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $879,500+110.4%$400/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2532647 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2019 | Sold | $418,000+2%$190/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1543243 Report a problem | ||
| 11/26/2019 | Pending sale | $410,000$186/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/PSK, Inc. #1543243 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $410,000$186/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/PSK, Inc. #1543243 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,576 +11.2% | $701,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $6,814 +7.4% | $674,000 +12.3% |
| 2023 | $6,343 -6.8% | $600,000 -8% |
| 2022 | $6,807 +9.8% | $652,000 +25.4% |
| 2021 | $6,202 +11.3% | $520,000 +17.1% |
| 2020 | $5,574 +4.7% | $444,000 +5% |
| 2019 | $5,324 +8.3% | $423,000 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $4,917 +1.5% | $410,000 +12.9% |
| 2017 | $4,843 +16.5% | $363,000 +7.1% |
| 2016 | $4,157 | $339,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $4,157 | $322,000 +11% |
| 2014 | $4,157 | $290,000 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $4,157 | $260,000 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $248,000 -5.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $263,000 -11.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $296,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $296,000 -0.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $297,000 +6.8% |
| 2006 | -- | $278,000 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $262,000 +28.4% |
| 2001 | $2,901 +2.3% | $204,000 +7.4% |
| 2000 | $2,835 | $190,000 |
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Neighborhood: Lake Meridian
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Meridian Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Kentlake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meridian Elem
- Middle: Mattson Middle
- High: Kentlake High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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