$550,000
3 bd•1.75 ba•1,260 sq ft
26016 188th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042
• Listed Jun 4, 2026
RexMont Market Signal for 26016 188th Avenue SE
Sold price on recordRexMont Market Signal $550,000
Closed sale price · as of June 26, 2026, the day it sold.
Market Signal since the sale
$590,076
Likely $472,644 – $626,296 · tight read · as of October 1, 2026
Estimate, not an appraisal.
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID; King County Assessor records.
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Listing Broker: Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc; Ken Freed; 253-939-7442
Buyer Broker: Redfin
About this home
Welcome home to this well-maintained 3 bedroom, 1.75 bath rambler offering comfort, convenience, and outstanding outdoor living! Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with sidewalks and curbs, this desirable one-story home features a functional floorplan, spacious living areas, gas heat, and air conditioning for year-round comfort. The attached 2-car garage provides ample parking and storage. Enjoy the close-in location with easy access to shopping, dining, schools, all within the highly regarded Kent School District. Step outside to an extra-large entertainment-sized deck, perfect for BBQs, gatherings, or relaxing evenings overlooking the level backyard. Plenty of garden space offers endless possibilities for flowers, vegetables, or your own private outdoor retreat. Rare opportunity to own a move-in ready rambler in a peaceful neighborhood setting with convenience and charm!
Listed by Ken Freed • Windermere RE/Lake Tapps, Inc
Listing updated: July 27, 2026 at 04:05am
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2527620
Around this home
Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Water Heater
- Fireplace (gas)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- 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
- 1,260 sq ft finished
- 400 sq ft garage
Flooring
- Hardwood
- Vinyl
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Central Air cooling
Schools
Ratings via SchoolDiggerKent School District
- Jenkins Creek Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · State rank 975 of 1,1382/10
- Cedar Heights Jnr HiPublic · Grades Middle—
- Kentlake High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 203 of 3964/10
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.
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Lot number
- 72
Systems
- Energy source
- Natural Gas
- Power production
- Natural Gas
- Water heater
- GAS
- Water heater location
- GARAGE
- Power company
- PSE
- Water company
- COVINGTON WATER
- Sewer company
- SOOS CREEK
- Gas company
- PSE
- Garbage service
- REPUBLIC
- Irrigation water rights
- No
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 1
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
- Excluded items
- No
New construction
- Construction methods
- Standard Frame
- Square footage source
- PUBLIC RECORDS
- Lot size source
- PUBLIC RECORDS
- Effective year built source
- Public Records
Manufactured home
- Land lease
- No
Neighborhood mobility
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The ground, the slope, the flood zone and the noise at this address
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Sales & Tax Records for 26016 188th Avenue SE
NWMLS via MLS Grid · King County AssessorEvery 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.
- Jun 26, 2026SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2527620$550,000$437/sq ft
- Jun 8, 2026PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2527620$550,000$437/sq ft
- Jun 4, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2527620$550,000$437/sq ft
- May 25, 1998Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$141,500$112/sq ft
- Feb 9, 1995Recorded saleKing County recorder · Warranty deed$124,000$98/sq ft
Market pulse
Covington is a seller's market.
Inventory is low and competition is high. Sellers have more negotiating power.
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 56 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$570,000 Sold
2 days ago
4 bd•2.25 ba•~1,860 sq ft•Single Family
18930 SE 263rd Street, Covington, WA 98042
2%
Under list
84
Days on market
0.2 mi
Distance
$557,000 Sold
2 days ago
3 bd•2.25 ba•~1,510 sq ft•Single Family
19849 SE 267th Place, Covington, WA 98042
3%
Under list
91
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$825,000 Sold
3 days ago
4 bd•2.75 ba•~2,884 sq ft•Single Family
18012 SE 250th Place #7, Covington, WA 98042
1%
Under list
80
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$748,000 Sold
1 week ago
4 bd•2.5 ba•~2,603 sq ft•Single Family
18215 SE 248th Street, Covington, WA 98042
4%
Under list
155
Days on market
0.9 mi
Distance
$625,000 Sold
2 weeks 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
0.7 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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Ask a RexMont agentMarket data from MLS GRID / NWMLS · Updated Oct 2026
Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.
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