Welcome to this spacious 3,260 sq. ft home with a grand entrance. This home sits back on a .22 acre lot. It doesn’t get better than this; 5 bedrooms upstairs with 2 Primary Suites, 3 full baths & a 3/4 bath down. Downstairs has hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, formal living & dining room, plus a family room & cozy fireplace to keep you warm on those chilly winter eves. Large gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, an island, eating space, plenty of cabinets, SS appliances, perfect for entertaining. Laundry room is upstairs for your convenience. Back yard has patio with privacy. Only house on the Cul-de-sac with plenty of parking. Don’t miss this one! GPS wrong, follow signs.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$795,000
20518 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA 98042
5beds
3,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
9,439.45 Square Feet Lot
$780,600 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$4,340 Estimated rent
Home value
$780,600
$718,000 - $843,000
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Cozy fireplaceGourmet kitchenHardwood floorsGrand entrancePatio with privacyVaulted ceilingsSs appliances
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Listed by:
Ramon H. Gutierrez,
John L. Scott, Inc
Bought with:
Tanya Barrans, 22012772
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2423044
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- 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, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Loft, Pantry
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,260
- Total interior livable area: 3,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Second Primary Bedroom, Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Jetted Tub, Loft, Pantry, Security System, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 9,439 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Fenced-Fully, Patio
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 2591780070
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement/Concrete, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: Puget Sound Energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington
- Utilities for property: Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Covington
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- Association phone: 425-681-7725
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 140 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Sold | $795,000$244/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2423044 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $795,000$244/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2423044 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $795,000+120.8%$244/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2423044 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2010 | Sold | $360,000-5.2%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2010 | Pending sale | $379,900$117/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley, Inc. #84197 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2010 | Price change | $379,900-3.8%$117/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley, Inc. #84197 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2010 | Price change | $394,900-1.3%$121/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley, Inc. #84197 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2010 | Price change | $399,900-4.8%$123/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. #29163293 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2010 | Price change | $419,900-4.4%$129/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. #29163293 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2010 | Price change | $439,000-5.6%$135/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. #29163293 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2009 | Listed for sale | $465,000+1.3%$143/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty, Inc. #29163293 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2008 | Sold | $459,000+34.9%$141/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #27191954 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2004 | Sold | $340,300$104/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,141 +11.1% | $734,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $7,330 +5.9% | $706,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $6,919 -6.7% | $634,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $7,416 +8.5% | $700,000 +23.9% |
| 2021 | $6,836 -3.6% | $565,000 +0.4% |
| 2020 | $7,094 +5.7% | $563,000 +5.8% |
| 2019 | $6,713 +6.4% | $532,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $6,307 +0.4% | $531,000 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $6,281 +23.3% | $477,000 +14.4% |
| 2016 | $5,093 | $417,000 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $5,093 | $381,000 +11.1% |
| 2014 | $5,093 | $343,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $5,093 | $286,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $266,000 -10.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $298,000 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $347,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $347,000 -2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $356,000 +5.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $338,000 +10.8% |
| 2005 | -- | $305,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cedar Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Cedar Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Kentlake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- Washington
- King County
- Covington
- 98042
- 20518 SE 261st Place
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