Welcome home to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath rambler offering comfort, convenience, and outstanding outdoor living! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with sidewalks and curbs, this desirable one-story home features a functional floorplan, spacious living areas, gas heat, and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The attached 2-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Enjoy the close-in location with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, all within the highly regarded Kent School District. Step outside to an extra-large entertainment-sized deck, perfect for BBQs, gatherings, or relaxing evenings overlooking the level backyard. Plenty of garden space offers endless possibilities for flowers, vegetables, or your own private outdoor retreat. Rare opportunity to own a move-in ready rambler in a peaceful neighborhood setting with convenience and charm!
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Listed by: Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc • Kenneth J. Freed
Bought with: Redfin
$550,000
26016 188th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042
3beds
1,260sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$549,900 Zestimate®
$437/sqft
$3,011 Estimated rent
Home value
$549,900
$511,000 - $594,000
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Level backyardPlenty of garden spaceExtra-large entertainment-sized deckFunctional floorplan
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Listing updated:
Offers reviewed: Jun 08
Listed by:
Kenneth J. Freed,
Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc,
Micheal Smith,
Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc
Bought with:
Joann Hogue, 23018804
Redfin
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2527620
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom full
- Level: Main
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer, Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Washer(s), Water Heater: GAS, Water Heater Location: GARAGE
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,260
- Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Water Heater
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Sidewalk, Deck, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 1796370720
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman,1 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1990
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: SOOS CREEK
- Water: Public, Company: COVINGTON WATER
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Covington
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $437/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $532,000
- Annual tax amount: $494
- Offers reviewed: 06/08/2026
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 5 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Sold | $550,000$437/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2527620 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$437/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2527620 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+288.7%$437/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2527620 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/1998 | Sold | $141,500+14.1%$112/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/1995 | Sold | $124,000$98/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $539 +9.1% | $215,000 |
| 2024 | $494 -43.1% | $215,000 |
| 2023 | $867 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $215,000 |
| 2021 | $555 -20.2% | $215,000 |
| 2020 | $696 +1.6% | $215,000 |
| 2019 | $685 -53.4% | $215,000 |
| 2018 | $1,471 -5.8% | $215,000 -20.1% |
| 2017 | $1,560 +68.9% | $269,000 +14.5% |
| 2016 | $924 | $235,000 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $924 | $215,000 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $924 | $210,000 +20% |
| 2013 | $924 | $175,000 +7.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $163,000 -8.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $179,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $179,000 +20.1% |
| 2001 | $2,210 +1.5% | $149,000 +5.7% |
| 2000 | $2,176 | $141,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Cedar Valley Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Cedar Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 5/10Kentlake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Jenkins Creek Elem
- Middle: Cedar Heights Jnr Hi
- High: Kentlake 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
- 26016 188th Avenue SE
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