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Listed by Laurie Roseth Darrow • Keller Williams Realty Bothell.Some photos are virtually staged
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$725,000

Est. $3,929/mo

4 bd•2.5 ba•2,300 sq ft

26835 196th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042

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Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty Bothell; Laurie Roseth Darrow; 425-770-2207; Laurie@FirstImpressionsGroup.com

About this home

Perfectly situated in Covington’s Cornerstone neighborhood, this beautifully updated home delivers everyday comfort and an exceptional LOCATION! The main level welcomes you with generous 10-FOOT CEILINGS, durable LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING, and a seamless flow tailored for gathering. An updated kitchen features crisp WHITE-PAINTED CABINETRY, BRAND-NEW DISHWASHER AND DISPOSAL, and a walk-in pantry. Enjoy an open transition to the living room with a warm GAS FIREPLACE, while upstairs features BRAND-NEW PLUSH CARPET AND PAD, all complemented by a high-efficiency HEAT PUMP WITH CENTRAL AC for complete seasonal comfort! FRESHLY PAINTED INTERIOR & EXTERIOR! Outside, enjoy a FULLY FENCED BACKYARD with a patio, garden space, and neighborhood amenities including Playgrounds and Sports Courts just down the street. Commuting is effortless with Rapid Access to Hwy18 and quick regional Freeway links, plus King County Metro Route #168 located near the Community Entry. Weekends offer endless variety ~ from sunny afternoons on Lake Wilderness and Lake Meridian to alpine getaways at Crystal Mountain, with local Dining and outlet Shopping minutes from your door. *WELCOME HOME*

Property type
Single Family
Year built
2013
Interior
2,300 sq ft
Lot size
0.0878 acres
Parking
2-car garage
Price / sq ft
$315
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump
CoolingForced Air, Heat Pump
Property taxes$7,075/yr (est.)
HOA dues$65/mo
School districtKent

Listed by Laurie Roseth Darrow • Keller Williams Realty Bothell

Listing updated: November 4, 2026 at 10:42am

RexMont checked: moments ago

Source: NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #2600025

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26835 196th Avenue SE, Covington, WA 98042

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$725,000
Down payment
$145,000

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Property details

Interior features

  • Bath Off Primary
  • 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
  • 2,300 sq ft finished
  • 380 sq ft garage

Flooring

  • Vinyl
  • Vinyl Plank
  • Carpet

Heating & cooling

  • Forced Air heating
  • Heat Pump heating
  • Forced Air cooling
  • Heat Pump cooling

Schools

Ratings via SchoolDigger

Kent School District

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    Public · Grades Elementary
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    Public · Grades Middle
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  • Buyer To Verify
    Public · Grades High
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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,Partial Slope
Vegetation
Garden Space
Faces
North
Bus route
168

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
Soos Creek Water & Sewer
Sewer company
King County Waste Water
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

Manufactured home

Make
N/A
Model
N/A
Serial number
N/A
Land lease
No

Neighborhood mobility

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Sales & Tax Records for 26835 196th 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. Nov 4, 2026
    Listed
    NWMLS via MLS Grid · #2600025
    $725,000
    $315/sq ft
  2. Feb 6, 2013
    Recorded sale
    King County recorder · Statutory warranty deed
    $274,995
    $120/sq ft

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Source: program list compiled by RexMont from ARCH (A Regional Coalition for Housing) member-jurisdiction information. This is not Northwest MLS listing data.

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$4,765 per month

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Listing Broker: Keller Williams Realty Bothell; Laurie Roseth Darrow; 425-770-2207; Laurie@FirstImpressionsGroup.com

Market pulse

Covington is a balanced market.

Supply and demand are roughly in balance. Neither side has a clear edge.

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 66 days.

Recent sales nearby

Within 1 mile · last 6 months

  • $423,000 Sold

    5 days ago

    2 bd•1 ba•~840 sq ft•Single Family

    19463 SE 267th Street, Covington, WA 98042

    6%

    Over list

    40

    Days on market

    0.1 mi

    Distance

  • $524,000 Sold

    2 weeks ago

    2 bd•1.75 ba•~1,240 sq ft•Single Family

    26723 191st Place SE, Covington, WA 98042

    0%

    Over list

    —

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $570,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    4 bd•2.25 ba•~1,860 sq ft•Single Family

    18930 SE 263rd Street, Covington, WA 98042

    2%

    Under list

    84

    Days on market

    0.5 mi

    Distance

  • $557,000 Sold

    3 weeks ago

    3 bd•2.25 ba•~1,510 sq ft•Single Family

    19849 SE 267th Place, Covington, WA 98042

    3%

    Under list

    91

    Days on market

    0.3 mi

    Distance

  • $625,000 Sold

    5 weeks 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

    0.3 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 Nov 2026

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