There’s something wonderfully welcoming about this Tamarack Ridge home—the kind of place that makes you feel at home the moment you arrive. Inside, a spacious great room creates an inviting gathering space, flowing naturally into the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen features newer stainless appliances and plenty of room to connect while cooking and entertaining. Step outside and the experience continues with a beautiful deck designed for enjoying long summer evenings, complete with a built-in BBQ and a private, fully fenced setting. Recent updates bring added peace of mind, including a new furnace, heat pump and water heater in 2025, plus newer carpet, blinds and fresh interior and exterior paint. With 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths and flexible living space, there’s room to settle in and make this home your own. Neighborhood parks and convenient access to schools, shopping and major commuter routes add to the appeal. A warm, well-cared-for home in a location that makes everyday living easy definitely deserves your attention.
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Listed by: KW Mountains to Sound Realty • Laurie Strickland
Price cut: $6K (8/24)
$669,000
16231 SE 251st Street, Covington, WA 98042
4beds
1,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2003
4,055 Square Feet Lot
$664,900 Zestimate®
$352/sqft
$67/mo HOA
What's special
Built-in bbqPrivate fully fenced settingFlexible living spaceNewer carpetSpacious great roomInviting gathering space
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- 455 |
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Listed by:
Laurie Strickland,
KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2568706
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 4,055 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 8562891240
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement/Concrete
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2003
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs, Park, Playground
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $803 annually
- HOA phone: 253-852-3000
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $352/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $630,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,828
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 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
$664,900
$632,000 - $698,000
$3,321/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Price change | $669,000-0.9%$352/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2568706 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $675,000+125%$355/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2568706 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2015 | Sold | $299,950$158/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #731144 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2015 | Pending sale | $299,950$158/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Company #731144 Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $299,950$158/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Company #731144 Report a problem | ||
| 1/8/2015 | Pending sale | $299,950$158/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Company #731144 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $299,950+20%$158/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate Company #731144 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2003 | Sold | $249,950$132/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23029555 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,828 +10.2% | $630,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $6,197 +5.9% | $606,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $5,852 -6.9% | $544,000 -9.3% |
| 2022 | $6,288 +11.9% | $600,000 +28.2% |
| 2021 | $5,617 +2.4% | $468,000 +7.3% |
| 2020 | $5,483 +5.6% | $436,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $5,190 +12.4% | $412,000 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $4,617 +0.6% | $389,000 +11.5% |
| 2017 | $4,591 +14.2% | $349,000 +9.7% |
| 2016 | $4,020 | $318,000 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $4,020 | $291,000 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $4,020 | $277,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $4,020 | $231,000 +7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $215,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $230,000 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $268,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $268,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $268,000 +1.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $264,000 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $251,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Crestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Carriage Crest 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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