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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,150 sqft
17840 SE Covington Sawyer Rd, Kent, WA 98042
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.86 acresLot Size
1966Year Built
$452/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to over 3/4 acres in Covington! Easy entry with no steps. Neat, clean and tidy one level home with three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two car garage has been enjoyed for over 50 years by the same owner. Refreshed with all new paint inside and out. New carpet along with new kitchen and entry flooring make this home ready to make it your own. Generous closets for all your treasures and a huge yard with garden shed and RV parking make this an ideal setting for gardening and hobby interests galore....Welcome home to over 3/4 acres in Covington! Easy entry with no steps. Neat, clean and tidy one level home with three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, two car garage has been enjoyed for over 50 years by the same owner. Refreshed with all new paint inside and out. New carpet along with new kitchen and entry flooring make this home ready to make it your own. Generous closets for all your treasures and a huge yard with garden shed and RV parking make this an ideal setting for gardening and hobby interests galore. Conveniently located just up the hill from Costco, Fred Meyer, and many more services in Covington with easy access to Hwy 18, Kent, Auburn, Maple Valley and beyond.
  • Listed by: Chris Haynes 206.546.5731 chaynes@windermere.com • Windermere R.E. Shoreline
Listing closed: 12/28/2023 12:00 AM • Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 2170574

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$530,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

101.5%

Kent, WA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Windermere R.E. Shoreline

Sold By John L. Scott Bothell

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Property Information for 17840 Southeast Covington Sawyer Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,322 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential
  • County: King County
  • Community Name: Covington
  • School District: Kent
  • Number of Assigned Spaces: 2
  • Total Covered Parking: 2
  • Offers Review Date: 10-17-2023
  • Entry Date: 10-10-2023
  • Energy Source: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1966
  • Lot Size: 0.86 AC / 37,461 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Style: 10 - 1 Story
  • Building Information: Built On Lot
  • Site Features: Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Patio, RV Parking
  • Area: 320 - Black Diamond/Maple Valley
  • Elementary School: Grass Lake Elem
  • Middle Or Junior School: Cedar Heights Jnr Hi
  • High School: Kentlake High
  • Directions: From Hwy 18, take SE 272nd ST exit and turn left (go west) onto SE 272nd ST. Left at Covington Way SE. Follow road uphill past RR tracks which becomes SE Covington Sawyer Road. Home on left side.
  • Property Sub Type: RESI
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Direction Faces: South
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Year: 2023
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Type: Attached Garage, Garage-Attached, RV Parking
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: RV Parking, Attached Garage
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Interior and Exterior Features
Bathroom Information
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 0
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Baths Lower: 0
  • Full Baths Main: 1
  • Full Baths Upper: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Lower: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Main: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Upper: 0
  • Half Baths Lower: 0
  • Half Baths Main: 1
  • Half Baths Upper: 0
  • Full Baths Garage: 0
  • Half Baths Garage: 0
  • Three Quarter Baths Garage: 0
Bedroom Information
  • Bedrooms Main: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 0
  • Bedrooms Lower: 0
  • Bedrooms Possible: 3
Interior Features
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Main: 1
  • Floor Covering: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Basement: None
  • Features: Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Double Pane/Storm Window, Fireplace, Water Heater
  • Water Heater Location: Closet in back bedroom
  • Room and Floor: Dining Room-Main, Entry Hall-Main, Kitchen Without Eating Space-Main, Living Room-Main, Utility Room-Garage, Bathroom Full-Main, Bathroom Half-Main, Bedroom-Main
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Cooling: No
  • Cooling: None
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • FIRPTA: No
  • Water Heater Type: Electric
  • Room List: Dining Room, Entry Hall, Kitchen Without Eating Space, Living Room, Utility Room, Bathroom Full, Bathroom Half, Bedroom
  • Number Of Showers: 1
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Brick, Stucco, Wood
  • Roof: Torch Down
  • Appliances That Stay: Dishwasher,Dryer,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer
Property
Utilities
  • Water Source: Individual Well
  • Power Company: Puget Sound Energy
  • Sewer Company: N/A
  • Water Company: N/A
  • Power Production Type: Electric
Property and Assessments
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Senior Exemption: No
  • Zoning Jurisdiction: County
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Level: One
  • Zoning Remarks: RA5
  • Lot Topography: Level,PartialSlope
  • Construction Methods: Standard Frame
  • MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
  • Preliminary Title Ordered: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: None
  • Photos Count: 36
Lot Information
  • Lot Details: Paved
  • Lot Size Source: KCR
  • Parcel Number Free Text: 3622059132
  • Building Condition: Good
  • Calculated Square Footage: 1150
  • Structure Type: House
  • Square Footage Finished: 1150
  • Square Footage Unfinished: 0
  • Building Area Total: 1150.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 17840 Southeast Covington Sawyer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 28, 2023

Sold

NWMLS #2170574

$520,000
Dec 22, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524657300

$520,000
Dec 8, 2023

Pending

NWMLS #2170574

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/28/2023

Sold

NWMLS #2170574

$520,000
12/22/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1524657300

$520,000
12/08/2023

Pending

NWMLS #2170574

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Public Records for 17840 Southeast Covington Sawyer Road

Taxable ValueLand$284,000Additions$208,000Total$492,000
Tax Record2026$5,674 ($473 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,150 SqFtAbove Ground SqFt1,150 SqFtStories1Lot Size37,461 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1966Year Renovated1966ZoningRA-5CountyKINGAPN362205-9132

Schools near 17840 Southeast Covington Sawyer Road

This home is within Kent School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 12
Rating
School
Distance
Grass Lake Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Cedar Heights Middle School
Public6 to 8

Kentlake High School
Public9 to 12

The Outreach Program
Public12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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