24205 232nd Pl SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038

This beautiful well-maintained home has a large partially fenced backyard and is located in the highly desirable Tahoma School District, close to nearby Lake Wilderness Park and the Cedar River Trail. The property is in a low-traffic, quiet dead-end cul-de-sac neighborhood and adjacent to a treed King County retention pond parcel for a nice privacy buffer on one side. This single-level (rambler style) home has a nice layout that includes two bedrooms, two bathrooms (master bathroom has a skylight) and a bonus room that can be used as a third bedroom, den/study, TV room or rec/hobby room, etc. It also includes a nice living/family room with a skylight above and a cozy gas fireplace, a large kitchen with a granite sink and all newer stainless steel appliances, including a gas oven and stove, and a comfortably sized eating nook with a ceiling fan. A newer clothes washer and an electric clothes dryer are also included. Engineered wood and vinyl flooring throughout (no carpets). The rear concrete patio is private and the garage with a garage door opener and a workbench will park two cars. Two additional cars can be parked in the driveway. All CO and smoke detectors are new, having recently just been replaced. Maple Valley is home to great schools, supermarkets, medical clinics, restaurants and various stores all within a very short drive. Commuting into Renton is easy, or taking a trip into downtown Seattle for work or sports events is made convenient by taking the Sounder Train from the Kent, Auburn or Tukwila Stations. Lease Terms: A one (1)-year lease term is required to start. Subsequent lease terms may be negotiable. A background and credit check is required for each applicant over the age of 18 who will be residing at the home, as part of the application process. Applicant(s) will be responsible to pay for all associated tenant screening fees. Landlord will NOT accept a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report from any applicant. The first month rent ($2,800) plus a security/cleaning deposit equal to one month rent ($2,800; $300 of which is non-refundable), plus a pet security deposit ($500, if applicable) will all be due at lease signing prior to move-in. Monthly rent payments thereafter of $2,800 will be due on the 1st day of each month until the lease term expires. Late fees or NSF check fees will apply. No more than two (2) occupants are allowed per bedroom, unless a valid exception needs to be made. Pets are allowed with a limit of two (2) small/mid-sized pets, or possibly one (1) larger pet depending on temperament (negotiable). A pet deposit will be required as mentioned above. Landlord is responsible for the cost of the sewer service provided, and all Home Owners Association (HOA) fees. Tenant(s) will be required to obtain electric and gas utility services and a garbage/recycling/yard-waste service, and will be held responsible for the cost and timely monthly payments for each service. All garbage/recycling/yard-waste containers must be kept behind the fence line or in the garage except on collection days. Additionally, the landlord will invoice the tenant(s) for water service every two months, and the invoiced amount will be based on actual water usage. A copy of the water bill showing the usage will be provided along with this invoice. Tenant(s) will be held responsible for expected upkeep and general cleanliness of the home interior (e.g. floors, walls, countertops, bathroom tubs/showers/toilets/sinks, mirrors, windows and window screens, etc.). Local providers may be hired for cleaning services at the tenant's expense, if first approved by the Landlord. The home interior temperature must be maintained at a minimum of 55 degrees F at all times. The gas fireplace may not be used as a primary source of heat. Supplemental safe electric heaters may be used in the home upon Landlord approval, if so desired. Extension cords for electric heaters will not be allowed. Tenant(s) will be held responsible for the general maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of all appliances (e.g. regular furnace filters replacement, dryer lint screen cleaning, water filters replacement, heating and vent duct cleaning, general cleanliness, etc.). Tenant will be held responsible for exterior lawn and garden, driveway, patio and walkway/sidewalk maintenance (e.g. lawn mowing, fertilizing, weeding, raking, sweeping, pressure-washing, etc.) to keep the grounds and property in an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Local providers may be hired for ground maintenance services at the tenant's expense, if first approved by the Landlord. No modifications to the home interior or exterior will be allowed by the tenant(s) whatsoever unless prior approval is given by the Landlord. No "commercial activities" nor any use of the home for a commercial business will be allowed. No smoking is allowed on the property whatsoever. No recreational use of illegal drugs or illegal drug sales/purchases are allowed on the property whatsoever. No visible garbage is allowed to accumulate on the property whatsoever. No long-term RV or boat parking will be allowed in the driveway or on the street. No vehicles leaking fluids or in disrepair will be allowed in the driveway or on the street whatsoever. All vehicle DIY maintenance/repairs must be performed within the confines of the garage, if so desired. All vehicles on the premises must be registered in the state of Washington and have current non-expired tabs. All Home Owner's Association (HOA) CC&Rs and rules and regulations must be adhered to at all times. A copy of the HOA documents will be provided to the tenant(s). Tenant(s) names and contact information will be provided to the HOA, as required by the HOA.