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1 / 30SOLD MAY 15, 2026
Listed by Rick A. Franz • Windermere Real Estate/East. Buyer represented by RE/MAX Northwest.Some photos are virtually staged
SOLD MAY 15, 2026

$585,000

Listed at $575,000

3 bd•1.75 ba•1,100 sq ft

26613 197th Place SE, Covington, WA 98042

• Listed Apr 23, 2026

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Listing Broker: Windermere Real Estate/East; Rick A. Franz; 425-643-5500

Buyer Broker: RE/MAX Northwest

About this home

Welcome home to the Timber Hills community of Covington! Enjoy the simplicity of one level living in a home that has been completely refurbished in 2014 and recently refloored with vinyl hardwood plank flooring, fresh coats of paint, and reroofed. The spacious living room with vaulted ceilings is anchored by a slate surround fireplace insert, perfect for cozy nights in. The kitchen in the great room is the hub of the home with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, a breakfast bar island, & Frigidaire appliances. The sleeping quarters live large and are smartly laid out with the primary bedroom on a separate end from the secondary bedrooms. Both bathrooms have been meticulously updated and sparkle with sleek tile shower and bath surrounds & granite counters. The laundry and utility room are conveniently located off the two-car garage that is complete with a workbench, ample shelving, and accessible attic storage. The flat, expansive, fully fenced yard is the perfect spot for outdoor living, a gardener’s delight with raised bed containers, an 8x19’ garden shed, and a 12’x12’ separate structure that flexes as a studio, workshop, or hobby space, both with electricity and concrete flooring. There is even room for your RV. Every detail of this home has been carefully considered to provide comfort & ease for everyday living. It’s just minutes from shopping, dining, & essential amenities. This home is also within walking distance to great schools. You’ll be happy to call this home!

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1984
Interior
1,100 sq ft
Lot size
0.2518 acres
Parking
2-car garage
Price / sq ft
$532
HeatingWall Furnace
CoolingNone
Property taxes$5,447.4/yr (est.)
HOA dues$251 / year ($21/mo)
School districtKent

Listed by Rick A. Franz • Windermere Real Estate/East

Listing updated: June 15, 2026 at 04:04am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2512318

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Fireplace (wood burning)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Washer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms total
  • 3 on the main level

Bathrooms

  • 1 full bathroom
  • 1 three-quarter bathroom (shower, no tub)
  • 1.75 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story
  • 1,100 sq ft finished
  • 460 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Laminate

Heating & cooling

  • Wall Furnace heating
  • None cooling

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level
Vegetation
Garden Space
Lot number
3
Zoning code
Covington-R-6 Medium Density Residential

Systems

Energy source
Electric
Power production
Electric
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Laundry Room
Power company
Puget Sound Energy
Water company
Covington Water District
Sewer company
Soos Creek Sewer
Gas company
Puget Sound Energy
Garbage service
Republic Garbage
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Xfinity
Cable connected
Xfinity

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
1
Showers
2
Fireplaces on main
1
Excluded items
No

New construction

Square footage source
KCAR
Lot size source
KCAR
Effective year built source
Public Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

Walk, bike & transit scores

Source: Walk Score®, Bike Score® and Transit Score® are provided by Walk Score (walkscore.com), a third-party service. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Kent School District

Assigned schools for this property per the listing's MLS data. School district boundaries change — verify the exact assigned schools with the district before purchasing.

Sales & Tax Records for 26613 197th Place SE

NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County Assessor

Every listing, pending, price change and closing filed on this home with the NWMLS, the county’s recorded sales, and its assessed values by tax year.

  1. May 15, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2512318
    $585,000
    $532/sq ft
  2. Apr 26, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2512318
    $575,000
    $523/sq ft
  3. Apr 23, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2512318
    $575,000
    $523/sq ft
  4. Aug 1, 2014
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #653897
    $260,000
    $236/sq ft
  5. Jun 25, 2014
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #653897
    $249,950
    $227/sq ft
  6. Jun 20, 2014
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #653897
    $249,950
    $227/sq ft

Market pulse

Covington is a seller's market.

Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.

Buyer's marketSeller's market
  • Offer insight: Well-priced homes draw multiple offers; others sell close to asking.

  • List to sale price: The average home sells very close to list price.

  • Time on market: The average home goes pending in around 50 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $625,000 Sold

    4 days ago

    4 bd•2.5 ba•~1,830 sq ft•Single Family

    19030 SE 270th Court, Covington, WA 98042

    1%

    Under list

    107

    Days on market

    0.4 mi

    Distance

  • $480,000 Sold

    4 days ago

    3 bd•1 ba•~1,040 sq ft•Single Family

    18233 SE 262nd Place, Covington, WA 98042

    4%

    Under list

    90

    Days on market

    0.8 mi

    Distance

  • $610,000 Sold

    1 week ago

    4 bd•2.25 ba•~1,770 sq ft•Single Family

    18221 SE 260th Place, Covington, WA 98042

    2%

    Over list

    126

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

  • $920,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•3 ba•~3,680 sq ft•Single Family

    27633 191st Place SE, Kent, WA 98042

    0%

    Over list

    38

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $1,103,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•2.75 ba•~3,220 sq ft•Single Family

    21006 SE 268th Court, Covington, WA 98042

    3%

    Under list

    56

    Days on market

    0.9 mi

    Distance

Closed sales from MLS GRID / NWMLS within the past 6 months, matched on property type and within 1 mile. Comps approximate.

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Market data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026

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