Private, peaceful, "park-like" setting in Kent/Covington on a flat, useable, fenced shy acre, on a no thru road. Minutes to freeways, schools, downtown Covington, Renton and Maple Valley. Covered front entry with a gated patio. Main level has a soaring, circular entry that leads to a spacious eat in kitchen with a breakfast bar, plenty of cabinetry and stainless appliances. Adjoining great room, separate dining room and a living room with a brick wood burning fireplace. Bedroom/office and half bath with newer granite counter top and a walk in laundry room. Upper level primary bed room with private deck, walk in closet, deep soaking tub, step in tiled shower and a granite double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, a bonus room and a full bathroom. Southern exposer for the impressive back yard with a large patio, fire pit, gated vegetable garden, large gate for possible RV parking and a landscaping shed. Over sized (640 sq ft) garage with a generator hook up. Riding mower and generator are included. Long resurfaced driveway offers plenty of parking. Metal roof with leaf guard gutters, wood wrapped windows, redone crawl space and insulation, owned security system with four cameras, oak hardwood flooring and a newer Rain Bird front yard irrigation system. Privacy insured with three side being non buildable.
Pending
Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc. • Patrick J. Smith
$1,150,000
17317 SE 238 Street, Kent, WA 98042
4beds
3,110sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.89 Acres Lot
$1,144,800 Zestimate®
$370/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Bonus roomOak hardwood flooringWood wrapped windowsNewer granite counter topWalk in closetGranite double vanityDeep soaking tub
- 30 days |
- 829 |
- 40 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Patrick J. Smith,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2533538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Dishwasher(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Water Heater: propane, Water Heater Location: garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,110
- Total interior livable area: 3,110 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, RV Parking
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Built-In Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 0.89 Acres
- Features: Dead End Street, Paved, Secluded, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, High Speed Internet, Outbuildings, Patio, Propane, RV Parking, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 7016600110
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Leased Equipment: no, Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1987
- Major remodel year: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Company: Septic
- Water: Public, Company: District 111
- Utilities for property: Comcast, Comcast
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Covington
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $370/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $971,000
- Annual tax amount: $10,923
- Date on market: 6/15/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Leased Equipment, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Estimated market value
$1,144,800
$1.09M - $1.20M
$4,253/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2026 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$370/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2533538 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+123.3%$370/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2533538 Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2015 | Sold | $515,000-1.9%$166/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #786416 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2015 | Pending sale | $525,000$169/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/West Campus, Inc. #786416 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2015 | Listed for sale | $525,000+5%$169/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/West Campus, Inc. #786416 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2010 | Listing removed | $499,950$161/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/West Campus, Inc. #60778 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2010 | Price change | $499,950-8.9%$161/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/West Campus, Inc. #60778 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2010 | Listed for sale | $549,000-8.5%$177/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/West Campus, Inc. #60778 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2009 | Listing removed | $599,950$193/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #28147079 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2008 | Listed for sale | $599,950-2.4%$193/sqft |
Source: Postlets #28147079 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2008 | Listing removed | $615,000$198/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #28147079 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2008 | Listed for sale | $615,000+162.8%$198/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #28147079 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/1995 | Sold | $234,000+6.8%$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/1/1993 | Sold | $219,000$70/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,924 +18.2% | $971,000 +12.5% |
| 2024 | $9,241 -3.2% | $863,000 +0.8% |
| 2023 | $9,546 -7.9% | $856,000 -10.9% |
| 2022 | $10,362 +15.3% | $961,000 +34% |
| 2021 | $8,986 +8.5% | $717,000 +15.5% |
| 2020 | $8,279 +3.2% | $621,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,024 +6.4% | $603,000 +1% |
| 2018 | $7,543 -1.5% | $597,000 +8.5% |
| 2017 | $7,657 +18.7% | $550,000 +11.6% |
| 2016 | $6,451 | $493,000 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $6,451 | $460,000 +9.8% |
| 2014 | $6,451 | $419,000 +13.2% |
| 2013 | $6,451 | $370,000 +2.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $360,000 -11.1% |
| 2011 | -- | $405,000 -9.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $449,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $449,000 +2.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $439,000 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $412,000 +5.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $392,000 +22.9% |
| 2001 | $5,062 +11.4% | $319,000 +6.7% |
| 2000 | $4,544 | $299,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Lake Youngs Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 3.2 mi
- 6/10Northwood Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crestwood Elem
- Middle: Mattson Middle
- High: Kentwood High
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- 17317 SE 238 Street
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