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Listed by: Coldwell Banker Bain • Carrie Haymond
Price cut: $98.8K (6/22)
$899,999
16226 SE 231st Street, Kent, WA 98042
3beds
1,660sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1975
1.17 Acres Lot
$881,000 Zestimate®
$542/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fruit treesWood-burning stoveMiniature barnMature landscapingCharming ducks and wildlifeCarefully framed viewsExpansive deck
- 31 days |
- 2,186 |
- 315 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carrie Haymond,
Coldwell Banker Bain
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2538154
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Den office
- Description: loft area
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Second
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Second
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Second
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Stove/Free Standing, Electric
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: electric, Water Heater Location: laundry room
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Loft, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,660
- Total interior livable area: 1,660 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Has carport: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 7
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, High Tech Cabling, Hot Tub/Spa, Jetted Tub, Loft, Pantry, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor, Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
- Waterfront features: No Bank
Lot
- Size: 1.17 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Open Lot, Paved, Secluded, Deck, Dog Run, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Outbuildings, Patio, RV Parking
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Pasture
Details
- Parcel number: 1422059167
- Zoning: R
- Special conditions: See Remarks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1975
- Major remodel year: 1975
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: pse
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: private septic
- Water: Individual Well, Private, Company: private well
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Lake Youngs
HOA
- HOA phone: 206-512-0850
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $542/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $732,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,941
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 32 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$881,000
$837,000 - $925,000
$3,282/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2026 | Pending sale | $899,999$542/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538154 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Price change | $899,999-9.9%$542/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538154 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $998,800+97.1%$602/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2538154 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2016 | Sold | $506,789+19.5%$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1029198 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2016 | Listed for sale | $424,000+57%$255/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2011 | Sold | $270,100+0.1%$163/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2011 | Pending sale | $269,950$163/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #228365 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2011 | Listed for sale | $269,950$163/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Bain Associates #228365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,161 +17.6% | $732,000 +12.6% |
| 2024 | $6,941 -3.2% | $650,000 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $7,173 -8.2% | $645,000 -11% |
| 2022 | $7,810 +15.4% | $725,000 +34% |
| 2021 | $6,768 +8.7% | $541,000 +15.6% |
| 2020 | $6,228 +3% | $468,000 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $6,046 +10.5% | $455,000 +4.8% |
| 2018 | $5,470 -1.4% | $434,000 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $5,546 +19.7% | $400,000 +11.4% |
| 2016 | $4,635 | $359,000 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $4,635 | $335,000 +9.8% |
| 2014 | $4,635 | $305,000 +13.4% |
| 2013 | $4,635 | $269,000 +48.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $181,000 -11.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $204,000 -9.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $226,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $226,000 -15% |
| 2007 | -- | $266,000 +14.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $232,000 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $221,000 +22.8% |
| 2001 | $2,669 +2.4% | $180,000 +6.5% |
| 2000 | $2,608 | $169,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 6/10Northwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.9 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meridian 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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- 16226 SE 231st Street
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