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Listed by George Graham • John L. Scott, Inc. Buyer represented by John L. Scott, Inc..
SOLD OCT 6, 2026

$900,000

3 bd•3.25 ba•3,600 sq ft

31845 197th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

• Listed Sep 4, 2026

RexMont Market Signal for 31845 197th Avenue SE

Sold price on record

RexMont Market Signal $900,000

Closed sale price · as of October 6, 2026, the day it sold.

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: John L. Scott, Inc; George Graham; 206-949-3793; pending@nw-realestateteam.com

Buyer Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.

About this home

Lake Morton area home with exceptional garage, shop and parking capacity, located approximately ¾ mile from the Lake Morton boat launch. Property includes a 3-car attached garage plus a 35' x 40' detached shop with overhead heater, workbenches, loft storage, carport and RV parking—providing substantial covered space for vehicles, boats, recreational equipment and projects. Inside, the main living areas include a living room, family room with fireplace, and expansive deck with direct access from the family room for easy indoor/outdoor living. The kitchen features solid wood cabinetry and a large island with bar seating. The upper level includes two additional large bedrooms and an updated bathroom. Primary ensuite features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, a fireplace and open-concept closet. The private bath includes a freestanding tub and walk-in shower. The lower level adds a media/exercise room plus a bonus room with wet bar, bar seating, and built-in bench storage, providing additional finished space for recreation and gatherings. Additional features include air conditioning, an automatic-start generator for backup power, and a detached studio. Convenient Lake Morton location with extensive parking, multiple garage and workspace options, and close access to the boat launch.

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1978
Interior
3,600 sq ft
Lot size
1.245 acres
Parking
10-car garage
Price / sq ft
$250
HeatingForced Air, Stove/Free Standing
CoolingCentral Air, Forced Air
Property taxes$10,195/yr (est.)
School districtKent

Listed by George Graham • John L. Scott, Inc

Listing updated: October 6, 2026 at 05:31pm

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2578714

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Fireplace
  • Fireplace (Primary Bedroom)
  • Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Wired for Generator
  • 3 fireplaces (gas, wood burning)
  • Finished basement

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms total
  • 3 upstairs

Bathrooms

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

Layout

  • 2 Stories w/Bsmnt
  • 3,600 sq ft finished

Flooring

  • Hardwood

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • Stove/Free Standing heating
  • Central Air cooling
  • Forced Air cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Kent School District

  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Elementary
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades Middle
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades High
    —

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,Rolling
Zoning code
RA5
Faces
Northeast

Systems

Energy source
Electric,Natural Gas
Power production
Electric, Natural Gas
Power company
PSE
Water company
Covington Water
Sewer company
Septic
Gas company
PSE
Garbage service
Republic
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Xfinity
Cable connected
Xfinity

Rooms & extras

Spa
Yes
Fireplaces on main
1
Fireplaces upstairs
1
Fireplaces lower level
1

New construction

Square footage source
Tax Records
Lot size source
Tax Records

Manufactured home

Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 31845 197th Avenue 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. Oct 6, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2578714
    $900,000
    $250/sq ft
  2. Sep 5, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2578714
    $900,000
    $250/sq ft
  3. Sep 4, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2578714
    $900,000
    $250/sq ft

Market pulse

Kent 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 56 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $900,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    3 bd•3.25 ba•~3,600 sq ft•Single Family

    31845 197th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

    0%

    Over list

    32

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $675,000 Sold

    6 weeks ago

    2 bd•1 ba•~1,160 sq ft•Single Family

    31089 E Lake Morton Drive SE, Kent, WA 98042

    3%

    Under list

    91

    Days on market

    0.6 mi

    Distance

  • $578,000 Sold

    6 weeks ago

    6 bd•2.75 ba•~3,000 sq ft•Single Family

    30445 188th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

    11%

    Under list

    201

    Days on market

    1.0 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

Information and statistics derived from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service, as distributed by MLS GRID.

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