$649,950
Est. $3,600/mo4 bd•2.5 ba•1,770 sq ft
18215 SE 261st Court, Covington, WA 98042
• Listed Sep 10, 2026•16 days active · 16 cumulative
Listing Broker: Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC; Tam Le; 360-870-6289; tamtle360@gmail.com
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Listing Broker: Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC; Tam Le; 360-870-6289; tamtle360@gmail.com
About this home
Step into this beautifully updated 2001-built residence, where contemporary design meets everyday comfort. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 1,770 sq ft of thoughtfully designed living space, this home offers an open floor plan that’s perfect for both relaxed living and entertaining guests. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen—complete with modern finishes, ample prep space, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. Large windows fill the space with natural light, highlighting the clean lines and updated aesthetic throughout. Outside, enjoy a stunning outdoor entertaining area designed for Pacific Northwest summers and cozy evenings alike. Whether you’re hosting barbecues or unwinding after a day exploring nearby parks and trails, this space extends your living area into the fresh air. The .09-acre lot provides just the right balance of usable yard and low-maintenance upkeep. Future-ready features include 220V wiring for Level 2 EV charging—a valuable upgrade in Washington’s EV-friendly market. Located in the desirable 98042 zip code, you’re minutes from top-rated Kent schools, local dining, shopping, and easy access to major commute routes toward Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma. This is Covington living at its best: modern, move-in ready, and built for the way you live today.
Listed by Tam Le • Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
Listing updated: September 24, 2026 at 06:14pm
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2579129
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18215 SE 261st Court, Covington, WA 98042
Source:RexMont analysis of Northwest MLS sales data for this ZIP code plus third-party market data (RentCast). The estimates are RexMont's, not Northwest MLS listing data.
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Property details
Interior features
- Bath Off Primary
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Dbl Pane/Storm Window
- Dining Room
- Fireplace
- Pantry
- Walk-In Closet(s)
- Water Heater
- Fireplace (gas)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Stove(s)/Range(s)
- Washer
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms total
- 4 upstairs
Bathrooms
- 2 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
- 2.5 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 1 on the main level
Layout
- 2 Story
- 1,770 sq ft finished
Flooring
- Laminate
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- None cooling
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
- Zoning jurisdiction
- City
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric,Natural Gas
- Power production
- Electric, Natural Gas
- Water heater
- Gas
- Water heater location
- Garage
- Power company
- Puget Sound Energy
- Water company
- City of Covington
- Sewer company
- Soos Creek Water & Sewer District
- Gas company
- Puget Sound Energy
- Garbage service
- Republic Services
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- Xfinity
- Cable connected
- Xfinity
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 2
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Realist
- Lot size source
- Realist
- 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 SchoolDiggerKent School District
- Buyer To VerifyPublic · Grades Elementary—
- Cedar Heights Jnr HiPublic · Grades Middle—
- Kentlake High SchoolPublic · Grades 9-12 · State rank 275 of 4384/10
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.
Sales & Tax Records for 18215 SE 261st Court
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.
- Sep 10, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2579129$649,950$367/sq ft
- Jun 1, 2022SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1907363$649,950$367/sq ft
- May 2, 2022PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1907363$649,950$367/sq ft
- Apr 28, 2022ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1907363$649,950$367/sq ft
- Sep 19, 2019SoldNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1498451$452,000$255/sq ft
- Aug 6, 2019PendingNWMLS via MLS Grid · #1498451$449,900$254/sq ft
Down payment assistance
6 programs may be available to provide you with up to $55,000 in down payment assistance, depending on your specific information.
Northwest MLS lists this home as eligible for down payment assistance programs
Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.
Mortgage payment forecast
$4,313 per month
Great rateTakes about 5 minutes & won't affect your credit
Get pre-approvedSource: RexMont estimate, not Northwest MLS listing data. Interest rates from Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey via FRED (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis). Property tax and HOA dues from the NWMLS listing where provided, otherwise estimated; insurance estimated at 0.3% of price per year.
Estimate only. Actual payment depends on credit, lender, and program. PMI not included for down payments below 20%.
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Listing Broker: Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC; Tam Le; 360-870-6289; tamtle360@gmail.com
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 50 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$748,000 Sold
1 day 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
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
0.7 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
0.1 mi
Distance
$350,000 Sold
1 week ago
3 bd•1 ba•~1,210 sq ft•Single Family
16959 SE 255th Place, Covington, WA 98042
0%
Over list
12
Days on market
0.9 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
0.1 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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