Why pay HOA dues when you can have your own yard? This affordable Meridian Heights rambler is the perfect starter home and an incredible condo alternative without the monthly fees or restrictions. Tucked away in a cul-de-sac and just steps from the beautiful neighborhood park, this 3 bed 1.75 bath home offers the space, flexibility, and lifestyle you're looking for.Inside, you'll find a home that has been lovingly maintained and is truly move-in ready, featuring fresh paint, updated flooring throughout much of the home, and a cozy wood burning fireplace perfect for chilly Pacific Northwest evenings. Outside is where this property really shines, a large, flat backyard with endless possibilities. Whether you're dreaming of summer BBQs under the covered patio, a future pool, a garden, play space, or room for your toys, there's plenty of space to make it your own.Move right in and enjoy it as-is, or bring your vision and add the finishing touches that fit your style while building equity along the way. Opportunities like this don't come around often. Affordable, well-maintained, and packed with potential in a location you'll love.
Pending
Listed by: Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay • Kali Akana
$425,000
16954 SE 255th Place, Covington, WA 98042
3beds
1,140sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1976
8,197 Square Feet Lot
$432,400 Zestimate®
$373/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 12 days |
- 2,747 |
- 247 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 30
Listed by:
Kali Akana,
Engel & Volkers Chambers Bay
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2543839
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Electric, Water Heater Location: Utility Closet
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,140
- Total interior livable area: 1,140 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 8,197 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1865820290
- Zoning: R6
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1976
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Covington
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $373/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $508,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,560
- Offers reviewed: 06/30/2026
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$432,400
$411,000 - $454,000
$2,744/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $425,000$373/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2543839 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+106.1%$373/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2543839 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/2005 | Sold | $206,170$181/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #25007943 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,560 +9.5% | $508,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $5,077 +5.9% | $489,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $4,796 -6.9% | $439,000 -9.5% |
| 2022 | $5,152 +10.2% | $485,000 +26% |
| 2021 | $4,676 +19.6% | $385,000 +27.9% |
| 2020 | $3,910 +6% | $301,000 +6% |
| 2019 | $3,689 +12.1% | $284,000 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,290 +0.6% | $268,000 +11.2% |
| 2017 | $3,270 +8% | $241,000 +9.5% |
| 2016 | $3,027 | $220,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $3,027 | $201,000 -2% |
| 2014 | $3,027 | $205,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $3,027 | $171,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $159,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $170,000 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $198,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $198,000 +2.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $194,000 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $182,000 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $173,000 +37.3% |
| 2001 | $1,866 +2.7% | $126,000 +6.8% |
| 2000 | $1,817 | $118,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Crestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crestwood 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
- 16954 SE 255th Place
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