Charming Covington home! featuring 4 beds, office, 2.75 baths. Recent upgrades include new carpet upstairs & fresh interior paint throughout, ensuring this home is move-in ready. With an abundance of natural light pouring in through the large windows. Kitchen is a highlight of the home, boasting granite countertops, a farmhouse sink, & stainless-steel appliance. The primary bedroom is a serene retreat, complete with a large 5-pc ensuite & walk-in closet. The garage is equipped with an electric car charger for convenience. Beautiful backyard with covered patio & hot tub for relaxation. This fantastic home is situated in a desirable location, close to schools and parks, & conveniently situated near SR 516 & SR 18 for easy commuting.
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Listed by: eXp Realty • Adam Cothes
Bought with: Windermere Bellevue Commons
$675,000
26831 196th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042
4beds
2,167sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2013
3,824 Square Feet Lot
$645,400 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$3,329 Estimated rent
Home value
$645,400
$594,000 - $703,000
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Farmhouse sinkHot tub for relaxationNew carpet upstairsWalk-in closetFresh interior paintAbundance of natural light
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Listed by:
Adam Cothes,
eXp Realty,
Brandon Brockway-Ring,
eXp Realty
Bought with:
Ihor Pechkovskyi, 131242
Windermere Bellevue Commons
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2357139
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Bathroom three quarter
- Level: Main
Den office
- Level: Main
Entry hall
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Main
Kitchen with eating space
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane/Storm Window
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,167
- Total interior livable area: 2,167 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: Main
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Hot Tub/Spa, Laminate
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Indoor
Lot
- Size: 3,824 Square Feet
- Features: Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk, Cabana/Gazebo, Cable TV, Electric Car Charging, Fenced-Fully, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 1760650470
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Cement Planked, Cement Plank
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 2013
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: Soos Creek Water/Sewer
- Water: Public, Company: Covington water district
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Covington
HOA
- HOA fee: $66 monthly
- HOA phone: 503-332-2047
Location
- Region: Covington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $650,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,043
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 289 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/23/2025 | Sold | $675,000-1.5%$311/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2357139 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Pending sale | $685,000$316/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2357139 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $685,000+48.9%$316/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2357139 Report a problem | ||
| 7/3/2018 | Sold | $460,000+8.2%$212/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1299777 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2018 | Pending sale | $425,000$196/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Puget Sound #1299777 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Listed for sale | $425,000+2.4%$196/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty PS #1299777 Report a problem | ||
| 8/15/2017 | Listing removed | $415,000$192/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley #1139580 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2017 | Price change | $415,000-2.3%$192/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley #1139580 Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2017 | Price change | $424,950+6.3%$196/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley #1139580 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2017 | Listed for sale | $399,950+38.4%$185/sqft |
Source: Windermere Real Estate/Maple Valley #1139580 Report a problem | ||
| 3/27/2013 | Sold | $288,885$133/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,038 +10% | $650,000 +4% |
| 2024 | $6,401 +5.9% | $625,000 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $6,043 -6.9% | $561,000 -9.4% |
| 2022 | $6,493 +8.5% | $619,000 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $5,986 +10% | $500,000 +16.3% |
| 2020 | $5,440 +5.7% | $430,000 +5.9% |
| 2019 | $5,145 +6.9% | $406,000 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $4,813 +0.4% | $405,000 +11.3% |
| 2017 | $4,793 +7.2% | $364,000 +3.7% |
| 2016 | $4,472 | $351,000 +9.3% |
| 2015 | $4,472 | $321,000 +3.2% |
| 2014 | $4,472 | $311,000 +38.8% |
| 2013 | $4,472 | $224,000 +239.4% |
| 2012 | -- | $66,000 |
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Neighborhood: 98042
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Jenkins Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 4/10Cedar Heights Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 5/10Kentlake High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 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
- 26831 196th Avenue SE
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