Boasting over $185k in premium upgrades, this turn-key 5-Bed, 3 Full Bath residence in Tamarack Ridge offers a sophisticated blend of high-tech comfort and outdoor luxury. The main floor shines with LVP flooring, a versatile Guest Bedroom (or great Home Office), a Full Guest Bath, and a seamless flow from the coffered-ceiling Dining Room to the open-concept Family Room and Kitchen featuring KitchenAid stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, and ample counter & cabinet space. Upstairs, find a spacious bonus room and a Primary Suite retreat featuring a custom Northwest Closets designed walk-in and a connected 5-piece bath with a unique solar-powered skylight. The crown jewel is the private outdoor sanctuary: a fully permitted, engineered covered Brazilian Walnut deck with skylights, overhead lighting, and gas/electric BBQ hookups for the ultimate "outdoor living room," complete with a tranquil water feature, cozy gas fire pit, flagstone paths, and professional landscaping. Upgraded Marvin Glass windows with Hunter Douglas shades and newer roof ready for solar. New Furnace & Heat Pump in ’23. This one-of-a-kind home is near the HOA maintained community park & walking trail, and just minutes from local shopping and Hwy 18.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc • David C. Sterling
Bought with: John L. Scott, Inc
$815,000
24918 161st Place SE, Covington, WA 98042
5beds
3,170sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
5,863 Square Feet Lot
$806,200 Zestimate®
$257/sqft
$3,993 Estimated rent
Home value
$806,200
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Flagstone pathsOverhead lightingSpacious bonus roomPrimary suite retreatFull guest bathUnique solar-powered skylightTranquil water feature
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Listed by:
David C. Sterling,
John L. Scott, Inc
Bought with:
Christie Nelson, 21012367
John L. Scott, Inc
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2496967
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, High Tech Cabling, Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl Plank, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,170
- Total interior livable area: 3,170 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, High Tech Cabling, Jetted Tub, Pantry, Security System, Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 5,863 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Outdoor Fireplace, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 8562890380
- Zoning: R6
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Wood Products, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 2001
Details
- Builder name: Donogh
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs, Park, Playground, Trail(s)
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
- HOA fee: $803 annually
- HOA phone: 206-919-7325
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $257/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $785,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,767
- Date on market: 5/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 65 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/20/2026 | Sold | $815,000+0%$257/sqft |
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| 3/28/2026 | Pending sale | $814,950$257/sqft |
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| 3/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $814,950-4%$257/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/13/2022 | Price change | $3,400-5.6%$1/sqft |
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| 8/18/2022 | Price change | $3,600-4%$1/sqft |
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| 8/5/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,750$1/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/21/2022 | Price change | $849,000-5.1%$268/sqft |
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| 7/1/2022 | Price change | $895,000-3.2%$282/sqft |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for sale | $925,000+180.3%$292/sqft |
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| 2/21/2003 | Sold | $330,000+1.9%$104/sqft |
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| 12/1/2001 | Sold | $323,995$102/sqft |
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| 8/29/2001 | Sold | $323,995$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,627 +11.1% | $785,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $7,767 +5.9% | $755,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $7,332 -6.8% | $678,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $7,864 +11.9% | $748,000 +28.3% |
| 2021 | $7,025 +7.1% | $583,000 +13% |
| 2020 | $6,558 +5.8% | $516,000 +6% |
| 2019 | $6,198 +6.3% | $487,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $5,832 +0.6% | $486,000 +11.5% |
| 2017 | $5,798 +9.4% | $436,000 +9.8% |
| 2016 | $5,298 | $397,000 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $5,298 | $363,000 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $5,298 | $359,000 +20.1% |
| 2013 | $5,298 | $299,000 +7.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $278,000 -6.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $297,000 -14.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $346,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $346,000 -5.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $366,000 +1.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $361,000 +5.2% |
| 2005 | -- | $343,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Crestwood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.1 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crestwood Elem
- Middle: Mattson Middle
- High: Kentwood High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Washington
- King County
- Covington
- 98042
- 24918 161st Place SE
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