$925,000
Est. $5,124/mo3 bd•2.25 ba•2,410 sq ft
28121 197th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98042
• Listed Oct 8, 2026•105 days active · 105 cumulative
Listing Broker: KW Lake Washington So; Karen B Hake; 206-851-3344; karen@rosierourke.com
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Listing Broker: KW Lake Washington So; Karen B Hake; 206-851-3344; karen@rosierourke.com
About this home
Surrounded by open space & mature landscaping, this log rambler offers a distinctive blend of character & functionality. Situated on just over an acre, the property showcases a flexible floor plan & plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Step into large open spaces, oak flooring, warm wood accents, & multiple areas for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with a center island, breakfast bar, SS appliances, built-in desk area, & generous storage. The dining area connects seamlessly to the main gathering rooms, creating an easy flow throughout the home. The primary suite includes a private ¾ bath & dual closets, while additional bedrooms provide versatility for a variety of uses. Interior highlights include ceiling fans, double-pane windows, a pellet stove, & electric heating. Recent improvements include a furnace installed in 2023 & water heater installed in 2024. Outside, the level grounds offer a fully fenced yard, garden space, paved access, & abundant parking. ~18' x 25' detached shop provides an ideal setting for projects, storage, or hobbies. The detached 2-car garage includes a 220-volt outlet, while covered RV parking adds even more flexibility. Add'l items conveying with the property include a John Deere 15 HP liquid-cooled riding mower, a 2-cycle grass trimmer, & a CAT 7500 generator with an electrician-prepared connection. Combining usable acreage with a convenient Kent location, this home is just minutes from shopping, dining, & major commuting routes.
Listed by Karen B Hake • KW Lake Washington So
Listing updated: October 8, 2026 at 01:16pm
RexMont checked: moments ago
Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2592450
Around this home
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28121 197th Avenue SE, Kent, 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
- French Doors
- Skylight(s)
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Water Heater
- Wired for Generator
- Fireplace (pellet stove)
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- 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 half bathroom
- 2.25 bathrooms total (NWMLS count)
- 3 on the main level
Layout
- 1 Story
- 2,410 sq ft finished
Flooring
- Ceramic Tile
- Hardwood
- Carpet
Heating & cooling
- Forced Air heating
- Heat Pump heating
- Forced Air cooling
- Heat Pump cooling
Single-family home facts
As entered by the listing broker on Northwest MLS
Lot & site
- Topography
- Level
- Vegetation
- Garden Space
Systems
- Energy source
- Electric
- Power production
- Electric
- Water heater
- Electric
- Water heater location
- Mud Room
- Power company
- PSE
- Water company
- Covington Water
- Sewer company
- Septic
- Garbage service
- Republic
- Irrigation water rights
- No
- Internet connected
- Comcast
- Cable connected
- Comcast
Rooms & extras
- Bathtubs
- 1
- Showers
- 2
- Fireplaces on main
- 1
New construction
- Square footage source
- Public Records
- Lot size 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
- Grass Lake Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PK-5 · State rank 226 of 1,1388/10
- 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 28121 197th 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.
- Oct 8, 2026ListedNWMLS via MLS Grid · #2592450$925,000$384/sq ft
- May 18, 1998Recorded saleKing County recorder · Statutory warranty deed$215,000$89/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.
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
$6,160 per month
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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: KW Lake Washington So; Karen B Hake; 206-851-3344; karen@rosierourke.com
Market pulse
Kent 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 55 days.
Recent sales nearby
Within 1 mile · last 6 months$625,000 Sold
3 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
0.8 mi
Distance
$840,000 Sold
1 week 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
0.9 mi
Distance
$920,000 Sold
1 week ago
4 bd•3 ba•~3,680 sq ft•Single Family
27633 191st Place SE, Kent, WA 98042
0%
Over list
38
Days on market
0.5 mi
Distance
$1,125,000 Sold
2 weeks ago
4 bd•2.5 ba•~3,220 sq ft•Single Family
18423 SE 277th Place, Covington, WA 98042
6%
Under list
28
Days on market
0.8 mi
Distance
$700,000 Sold
5 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
0.8 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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