Discover a private retreat at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought after Fairfield Neighborhood. Bursting with natural light, this beautifully maintained residence offers ample space with four generously sized bedrooms, an ideal 3 car garage, and an upstairs bonus room for comfortable daily living and entertaining. Peace of mind is assured with major upgrades, including a recently installed 50-year presidential roof and brand new garage doors. The outdoor areas are equally as impressive, with an expansive back patio, professional landscaping, and a fully fenced backyard, all situated in the well regarded Kent School District. This home offers quality, privacy, and true-move in readiness.
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Listed by: Windermere Real Estate/PSK Inc • Tyler Freed
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$765,000
16218 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA 98042
4beds
2,570sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
9,016 Square Feet Lot
$745,300 Zestimate®
$298/sqft
$3,807 Estimated rent
Home value
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Upstairs bonus roomBursting with natural lightExpansive back patioQuiet cul-de-sacFully fenced backyardGenerously sized bedroomsProfessional landscaping
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Listed by:
Tyler Freed,
Windermere Real Estate/PSK Inc,
Kevin Chick,
Windermere Real Estate/PSK Inc
Bought with:
Harry Eng, 17962
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2441996
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Other
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,570
- Total interior livable area: 2,570 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 9,016 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1515920130
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1995
- Major remodel year: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek Sewer District
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water District
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Verizon
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $505 annually
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $298/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $723,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,150
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 98 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2025 | Sold | $765,000-1.3%$298/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2025 | Pending sale | $775,000$302/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Price change | $775,000-3.1%$302/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Price change | $799,995-3%$311/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $825,000-3.5%$321/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $855,000+250.4%$333/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2441996 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/1996 | Sold | $243,990$95/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,908 +10.6% | $723,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $7,151 +5.9% | $695,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $6,750 -6.9% | $624,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $7,248 +8.5% | $689,000 +23.9% |
| 2021 | $6,678 +7.2% | $556,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $6,230 +5.7% | $492,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $5,896 +6.5% | $465,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $5,535 +0.4% | $464,000 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $5,512 +9.9% | $417,000 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $5,015 | $380,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $5,015 | $347,000 +0.6% |
| 2014 | $5,015 | $345,000 +19.8% |
| 2013 | $5,015 | $288,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $268,000 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $286,000 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $333,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $333,000 -1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $339,000 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $318,000 +5.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $302,000 +18.4% |
| 2001 | $3,683 +2.7% | $255,000 +6.7% |
| 2000 | $3,588 | $239,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Covington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Covington Elem
- Middle: Mattson Middle
- High: Kentwood 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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- Washington
- King County
- Covington
- 98042
- 16218 SE 261st Place
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