Welcome home, where space and comfort meet! Located in the sought-after Rainier Vista community. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a ginormous second floor bonus space. This property lives large with a flexible floor plan and upgrades, including: Fresh interior paint throughout, new 30-year roof, fully fenced yard with turf install and trex deck. New laminate floors throughout, updated electrical box and a 220 line put in for a hot tub. Enjoy the benefits of low maintenance living, a welcoming neighborhood, multiple parks, and easy highway access. Don't miss this opportunity for a turn-key home in a fantastic Kent/Covington location!
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Listed by: Redfin • Kevin Austin
Price cut: $5K (7/7)
$690,000
18413 SE 242nd Court, Covington, WA 98042
3beds
2,222sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
4,443 Square Feet Lot
$686,200 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$41/mo HOA
What's special
Trex deckFlexible floor planUpdated electrical boxFresh interior paint throughoutNew laminate floors throughout
- 43 days |
- 227 |
- 13 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kevin Austin,
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2532791
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s)
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Pantry
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Gas, Lower Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,222
- Total interior livable area: 2,222 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar
Lot
- Size: 4,443 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 7140701300
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: County
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: 2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, See Remarks, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Roof: See Remarks
Condition
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: PSE
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water District
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Athletic Court, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Subdivision: Kent
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Road Maintenance
- HOA fee: $487 annually
- HOA phone: 206-215-9732
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $601,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,982
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 45 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Estimated market value
$686,200
$652,000 - $721,000
$3,434/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Price change | $690,000-0.7%$311/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2532791 Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Price change | $695,000-2.1%$313/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2532791 Report a problem | ||
| 6/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $710,000+215.6%$320/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2532791 Report a problem | ||
| 11/21/2011 | Sold | $225,000-8.1%$101/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #29155000 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2011 | Price change | $244,950-3.9%$110/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Lake Tapps, Inc. #29155000 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2010 | Price change | $254,950-5.6%$115/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Auburn Inc #29155000 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2010 | Price change | $269,950-3.6%$121/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Auburn Inc #29155000 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2009 | Listed for sale | $279,950$126/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Auburn Inc #29155000 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,571 +9.9% | $601,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $5,982 +5.9% | $578,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $5,649 -6.8% | $519,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $6,063 +8.4% | $573,000 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $5,592 +15.1% | $463,000 +22.5% |
| 2020 | $4,857 +5.8% | $378,000 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $4,592 +11.8% | $357,000 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $4,108 +0.5% | $337,000 +11.2% |
| 2017 | $4,086 +3.3% | $303,000 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $3,956 | $276,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $3,956 | $252,000 -7% |
| 2014 | $3,956 | $271,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $3,956 | $226,000 +7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $210,000 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $224,000 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $261,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $261,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Crestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 5/10Kentlake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
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