Tucked away on a spacious cul-de-sac lot, this beautifully crafted home offers flexible living and custom features throughout. The main floor includes the primary suite, a second bedroom, and a den with a closet—ideal as a third bedroom or home office. The open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the great room, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Upstairs, a generous fourth bedroom offers flexible space! Unwind in the jetted soaking tub by the fireplace or enjoy the outdoors on the expansive deck. Skylights and French doors fill the home with natural light, while wood-wrapped windows and a 5-piece primary bath add timeless charm. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and more!
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Listed by: Real Broker LLC • Rebekah Cederwall
Bought with: COMPASS
$775,000
20517 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA 98042
3beds
2,510sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
0.29 Acres Lot
$749,100 Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$3,635 Estimated rent
Home value
$749,100
$689,000 - $817,000
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Open-concept kitchenNatural lightWood-wrapped windowsJetted soaking tubCustom featuresExpansive deckGreat room
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Listed by:
Rebekah Cederwall,
Real Broker LLC,
Aaron N. Thomas,
Real Broker LLC
Bought with:
Samuel Harris, 18487
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2411801
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,510
- Total interior livable area: 2,510 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Fireplace (Primary Bedroom), French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Partially, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 2591780110
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1996
- Major remodel year: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $687,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,839
- Date on market: 9/28/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 181 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Double Oven, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/5/2025 | Sold | $775,000-0.6%$309/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2411801 Report a problem | ||
| 8/9/2025 | Pending sale | $780,000$311/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2411801 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $780,000+169%$311/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2411801 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2003 | Sold | $290,000$116/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #23073179 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,560 +10.5% | $687,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $6,839 +6% | $661,000 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $6,451 -6.8% | $593,000 -9.5% |
| 2022 | $6,923 +8.4% | $655,000 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $6,384 +0.7% | $529,000 +5.4% |
| 2020 | $6,340 +5.7% | $502,000 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $5,995 +6.6% | $474,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $5,625 +0.4% | $473,000 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $5,602 +22.1% | $425,000 +14.6% |
| 2016 | $4,586 | $371,000 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $4,586 | $339,000 +8.7% |
| 2014 | $4,586 | $312,000 +20% |
| 2013 | $4,586 | $260,000 +7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $242,000 -11% |
| 2011 | -- | $272,000 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $317,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $317,000 -2.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $324,000 +5.2% |
| 2006 | -- | $308,000 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $299,000 -10.5% |
| 2001 | $4,840 -0.6% | $334,000 +3.4% |
| 2000 | $4,868 | $323,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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