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1 / 33SOLD OCT 16, 2026
Listed by Zach Entwistle • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma. Buyer represented by John L. Scott, Inc..
SOLD OCT 16, 2026

$435,000

Listed at $475,000

3 bd•2 ba•1,230 sq ft

29844 188th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

• Listed Sep 10, 2026

RexMont Market Signal for 29844 188th Avenue SE

Sold price on record

RexMont Market Signal $435,000

Closed sale price · as of October 16, 2026, the day it sold.

Market Signal since the sale

$527,812

Likely $436,412 – $600,007 · solid read · as of October 17, 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: Keller Williams Rty Tacoma; Zach Entwistle; 253-260-3610; zach@zachentwistle.com

Buyer Broker: John L. Scott, Inc.

About this home

Discover space, charm, and endless possibilities on this pre-inspected 3-bedroom, 2-bath corner-lot home set on approximately 2/3 acre! A gardener’s paradise awaits with mature fruit trees, including kiwi and figs, plus raised garden beds, a greenhouse, and chicken coop. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings, a spacious kitchen, and the peace of mind of a brand new roof. The 2-car garage offers extra room for a shop, while the covered back patio and outbuildings add versatility for entertaining, hobbies, and storage. Just minutes from Covington amenities, Costco, schools, shopping, and Hwy 18. Come see all this property has to offer!

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1981
Interior
1,230 sq ft
Lot size
0.3099 acres
Parking
2-car garage
Price / sq ft
$354
HeatingBaseboard
CoolingNone
Property taxes$2,415.97/yr (est.)
School districtKent

Listed by Zach Entwistle • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma

Listing updated: October 16, 2026 at 03:42pm

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2580416

Around this home

Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • Dbl Pane/Storm Window
  • Dining Room
  • Fireplace
  • Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Water Heater
  • Fireplace (wood burning)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms total
  • 3 on the main level

Bathrooms

  • 2 full bathrooms
  • 2 on the main level

Layout

  • 1 Story
  • 1,230 sq ft finished
  • 380 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Vinyl
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Baseboard heating
  • None cooling

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.

Single-family home facts

As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS

Lot & site

Topography
Level
Vegetation
Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Faces
West

Systems

Energy source
Electric
Power production
Electric
Water heater
Electric
Water heater location
Primary Bedroom Closet
Power company
Puget Sound Energy
Water company
Covington Water District
Sewer company
Septic
Garbage service
Republic Services
Irrigation water rights
No
Internet connected
Comcast
Cable connected
Comcast

Rooms & extras

Bathtubs
2
Showers
2
Fireplaces on main
1
Excluded items
No

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 29844 188th 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 16, 2026
    Sold
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580416
    $435,000
    $354/sq ft
  2. Sep 17, 2026
    Pending
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580416
    $475,000
    $386/sq ft
  3. Sep 17, 2026
    Price reduced
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580416
    $475,000
    $386/sq ft
  4. Sep 10, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2580416
    $500,000
    $407/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 57 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months
  • $435,000 Sold

    1 day ago

    3 bd•2 ba•~1,230 sq ft•Single Family

    29844 188th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

    8%

    Under list

    36

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $680,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•2.25 ba•~2,680 sq ft•Single Family

    30217 176th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

    3%

    Under list

    76

    Days on market

    0.8 mi

    Distance

  • $840,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    4 bd•2.75 ba•~2,670 sq ft•Single Family

    28622 183rd Court SE, Kent, WA 98042

    1%

    Under list

    71

    Days on market

    0.8 mi

    Distance

  • $700,000 Sold

    6 weeks ago

    3 bd•2.25 ba•~1,990 sq ft•Single Family

    29040 188 Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042

    3%

    Under list

    29

    Days on market

    0.5 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

    0.8 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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