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Downtown Kent Houses for Sale

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    $380,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 780 Sq Ft

    525 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032

    Very flexible GC Zoning. Can be a residence or a business or both. Thriving Location behind Kent Station. High traffic area offers great visibility. Great redevelopment opportunity or live and/or work in the house. Suitable for various uses. Former law office. Also former dental office with plumbing in two rooms perfect medical/dental care, hair salon, pet grooming, other profesional services,

    Susan Edwards Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC

    525 Central Ave N, Kent, WA 98032
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    $525,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 0.5 Baths
    • 2,190 Sq Ft

    322 Railroad Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

    Home has fire damage. It could undergo rehab! Value is in the land! Great Kent location with many businesses adjacent to the property.

    Mary Askenazi LS Realty Group

    322 Railroad Ave S, Kent, WA 98032

Why Live in Downtown Kent

Downtown Kent, located 20 miles south of Seattle, is a vibrant and walkable neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of small businesses, eateries, and public parks. The area emphasizes local restaurants and shops, creating a town-square feel. Residents can enjoy a variety of things to do, such as grabbing a coffee at Wild Wheat Bakery Café and Restaurant, dining on authentic Kenyan cuisine at Rafiki Restaurant and Lounge, or having a beer at Airways Brewing Tap Room. The neighborhood hosts frequent community events, including a cider ale trail, wine walks, and family-friendly activities like trick-or-treating and art installations. Annual events such as the Cajun Festival and Kent Cornucopia Days draw large crowds. Housing in Downtown Kent is limited, with single-family homes featuring early 20th-century architecture and some senior living apartment complexes. The neighborhood is highly walkable and bikeable, with public transportation options like King County Metro buses and Sound Transit light rail providing easy access to Seattle. Parks such as Kherson Park, with its space-themed playground, and Kaibara Park, with its koi pond, offer green spaces for relaxation. The accesso ShoWare Center provides indoor entertainment with ice hockey and soccer games. While the local schools have mixed ratings, Kent-Meridian High School offers career and technical education programs.
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