New Price! Great opportunity in Covington's desirable Highpointe! Spacious 5 bed 2.5 bath, 2820 sq ft home with multiple living areas includes bedroom on the main floor (or use as office). As you enter, you’re greeted by the spindle staircase, real hardwoods and dramatic vaulted ceiling. Formal living and dining rooms feature wainscoting, crown molding, coved ceiling in the dining room, brand NEW carpeting and a cozy fireplace. Large eat-in kitchen has granite countertops, SS appliances, island with gas cooktop, tons of cabinet space and opens to the family room with a stunning fireplace makeover! Laundry room & updated powder room complete the first floor. The sizeable primary suite features a charming bay window nook with built-in seating and magnificent chandelier. The 5-piece ensuite features TWO walk-in closets, soaking tub, separate shower, large vanity and new tile flooring. Three additional good-sized bedrooms and a full remodeled bath with quartz countertop, tile flooring and tile tub surround complete the second floor. Beautifully landscaped VERY private back yard, fully fenced-in with expanded patio is your own private oasis. Power backup generator, AC and 3 car garage complete your future home! Neighborhood has a park with sport court and trails too! Library, Schools, Parks, Shopping & Services just minutes away.
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Listed by: John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with: RE/MAX Northwest
$859,950
26427 161ST Place SE, Covington, WA 98042
5beds
2,820sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
7,026.23 Square Feet Lot
$850,700 Zestimate®
$305/sqft
$3,886 Estimated rent
Home value
$850,700
$791,000 - $919,000
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Cozy fireplaceExpanded patioLarge eat-in kitchenCrown moldingBrand new carpetingSizeable primary suiteSoaking tub
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Listed by:
Patti Berube,
John L. Scott, Inc.
Bought with:
Christina Anne Peterson, 118481
RE/MAX Northwest
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2491091
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: OR OFFICE
- Level: Lower
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Description: LARGE COULD BE BONUS
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Lower
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
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, Dining Room
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Wood Burning, Lower Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,820
- Total interior livable area: 2,820 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Lower
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Security System, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater, Wired for Generator
Lot
- Size: 7,026 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level,Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 68066300650
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,2 Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Public, Company: Covington Water
- Utilities for property: Xfinity, Xfinity
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Athletic Court, CCRs, Trail(s)
Location
- Region: Covington
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA & financial
HOA
- HOA fee: $58 monthly
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Cumulative days on market: 29 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $859,950$305/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 4/14/2026 | Pending sale | $859,950$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $859,950$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2026 | Pending sale | $859,950$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $859,950-1.7%$305/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 3/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $875,000+39.1%$310/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2491091 Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2020 | Sold | $629,000-1.6%$223/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1627031 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2020 | Price change | $639,000+1.6%$227/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Mountains to Sound Realty #1627031 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2020 | Pending sale | $629,000$223/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Mountains to Sound Realty #1627031 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2020 | Price change | $629,000-1.6%$223/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Mountains to Sound Realty #1627031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/11/2020 | Listed for sale | $639,000+95.4%$227/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Mountains to Sound Realty #1627031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/1999 | Sold | $327,000+21.1%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/1995 | Sold | $270,000+404.7%$96/sqft |
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| 4/8/1994 | Sold | $53,500$19/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,341 +10.3% | $871,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $8,466 +6% | $838,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $7,988 -7.1% | $752,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $8,597 +10.2% | $830,000 +25.9% |
| 2021 | $7,803 +5.3% | $659,000 +10.8% |
| 2020 | $7,412 +13.8% | $595,000 +14.9% |
| 2019 | $6,514 +6.6% | $518,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $6,109 +0.5% | $517,000 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $6,080 +3.7% | $464,000 -2.9% |
| 2016 | $5,864 | $478,000 +9.4% |
| 2015 | $5,864 | $437,000 +6.6% |
| 2014 | $5,864 | $410,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $5,864 | $342,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $318,000 -6.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $340,000 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $396,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $396,000 +1% |
| 2007 | -- | $392,000 +6.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $368,000 -2.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $379,000 +29.4% |
| 2001 | $4,219 +2.5% | $293,000 +6.5% |
| 2000 | $4,115 | $275,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 98042
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Covington Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 5/10Mattson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Kentwood High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Covington 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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- 26427 161ST Place SE
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