Discover elegance in the heart of HighPointe, Covington. This home with 3 beds and 2.5 baths plus an office and bonus room features crown molding, oak hardwood floors, and quartz countertops. Relax in the built-in soaking tub or by one of two gas fireplaces. Meticulously upgraded, enjoy new top-quality carpeting, upgraded electrical & plumbing fixtures, newer furnace/AC, power backup generator, cedar roof treatment, exterior siding and paint, and more. Vaulted ceilings and large windows create a spacious feel, while mature landscaping and an upgraded and expanded back patio add entertainment value. Two carpeted attic spaces for extra storage. The full list of upgrades is attached!
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Listed by: Around the Clock Inc. • Emory G. Tungsvik
Bought with: Best Choice Realty LLC
$650,000
26538 163rd Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042
3beds
3,290sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
7,122 Square Feet Lot
$623,300 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$3,818 Estimated rent
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$623,300
$573,000 - $679,000
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Listed by:
Emory G. Tungsvik,
Around the Clock Inc.
Bought with:
Todd West, 101059
Best Choice Realty LLC
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2240121
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Bathroom full
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Main
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Den office
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Utility room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Fireplace, 90%+ High Efficiency, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Garbage Disposal, Water Heater: Natural Gas, Water Heater Location: Garage
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Gas, Main Level: 2, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,290
- Total interior livable area: 3,290 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood, Skylight(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wall to Wall Carpet, Water Heater, Wired for Generator
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Territorial
Lot
- Size: 7,122 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Sprinkler System
- Topography: Level
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 6806300250
- Zoning description: R6,Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Wired for Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
Condition
- Very Good
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek
- Water: Community, Company: Covington
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: CCRs
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- HOA fee: $750 annually
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $871,000
- Annual tax amount: $8,665
- Date on market: 7/10/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 625 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2025 | Sold | $650,000-26.9%$198/sqft |
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| 12/4/2024 | Sold | $889,000-1.1%$270/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2024 | Pending sale | $899,000$273/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2024 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$273/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2024 | Price change | $949,000-1.1%$288/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2024 | Price change | $960,000-2.7%$292/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $987,000+14.1%$300/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2240121 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2023 | Sold | $865,000$263/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2046174 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2023 | Pending sale | $865,000$263/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2046174 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2023 | Price change | $865,000-3.4%$263/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2046174 Report a problem | ||
| 3/28/2023 | Price change | $895,000-5.7%$272/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2046174 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $949,000+101.9%$288/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #NWM2046174 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2004 | Sold | $470,000+49.3%$143/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #24073048 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/1996 | Sold | $314,900+488.6%$96/sqft |
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| 10/6/1995 | Sold | $53,500$16/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,545 +11.6% | $871,000 +3.9% |
| 2024 | $8,551 +6% | $838,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $8,066 -6.9% | $752,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $8,665 +8.5% | $830,000 +23.9% |
| 2021 | $7,987 +8.8% | $670,000 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $7,341 +5.8% | $583,000 +6% |
| 2019 | $6,937 +6.4% | $550,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $6,520 +0.4% | $549,000 +11.4% |
| 2017 | $6,492 -2.7% | $493,000 -3% |
| 2016 | $6,670 | $508,000 +9.5% |
| 2015 | $6,670 | $464,000 |
| 2014 | $6,670 | $464,000 +19.9% |
| 2013 | $6,670 | $387,000 +7.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $360,000 -6.3% |
| 2011 | -- | $384,000 -14.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $447,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $447,000 +4.2% |
| 2007 | -- | $429,000 +6.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $402,000 -2.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $413,000 +17% |
| 2001 | $5,064 +2.6% | $353,000 +6.6% |
| 2000 | $4,934 | $331,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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