$669,000
Est. $3,457/mo4 bd•2.25 ba•1,900 sq ft
16231 Se 251st Street, Covington, WA 98042
• Listed 2026-08-13•14 days on market
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There’s something wonderfully welcoming about this Tamarack Ridge home—the kind of place that makes you feel at home the moment you arrive. Inside, a spacious great room creates an inviting gathering space, flowing naturally into the kitchen and dining area. The kitchen features newer stainless appliances and plenty of room to connect while cooking and entertaining. Step outside and the experience continues with a beautiful deck designed for enjoying long summer evenings, complete with a built-in BBQ and a private, fully fenced setting. Recent updates bring added peace of mind, including a new furnace, heat pump and water heater in 2025, plus newer carpet, blinds and fresh interior and exterior paint. With 4 bedrooms, 2.25 baths and flexible living space, there’s room to settle in and make this home your own. Neighborhood parks and convenient access to schools, shopping and major commuter routes add to the appeal. A warm, well-cared-for home in a location that makes everyday living easy definitely deserves your attention.
Listed by Laurie Strickland • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
Listing updated: August 24, 2026 at 09:12am
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Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2568706
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16231 Se 251st Street, Covington, WA 98042
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$610,000 Sold
5 weeks ago
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$420,000 Sold
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4 months ago
5 bd•2.5 ba•~2,820 sq ft•Single Family
26427 161st Place Se, Covington, WA 98042
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$859,950 Sold
4 months ago
5 bd•2.5 ba•~2,820 sq ft•Single Family
26427 161st Place Se, Covington, WA 98042
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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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$690,000
+$21,000 over list price
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Rental earnings
$2,075/mo
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16127 Se 256th Place, Covington, WA 98042
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