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A well-connected community in King County
Covington's costumed city mascot, Karma the Chameleon, whose favorite foods are Lucky Charms and crickets, represents everything that gives this King County neighborhood its character. The community's playful passion for a local freshwater chameleon is also reflected in its many family-friendly holiday events and games. “We have everything that usually draws people to an area — there’s access to Highway 18 and good medical and retail centers. Homes are a little more affordable than the ones around Seattle. But I’d say the real draw is our intentional focus on building community,” says Regan Bolli, Covington’s City Manager. “We have mental health services and a community care specialist that checks on people who need support. For the youth, there’s a Badges and Barbells program where kids work out with police officers, and teenagers can get involved with the Covington Youth Council.” Along with a strong emphasis on community, the growing suburb offers access to well-regarded schools and outdoor recreational opportunities.
New Traditional homes among evergreens
Covington’s homes were built in the 1980s and 90s and are organized into subdivisions between evergreen groves. Properties on the perimeter of Covington have large grass yards, and lot sizes get smaller near the town’s center. Homebuyers can find ramblers priced between $400,000 and $500,000 and Craftsman-style single-family homes for around $650,000. Newly constructed homes appear in sleek New Traditional designs, priced between $700,000 and $1.1 million.
A stunning large estate located in Covington WA.
A row of contemporary homes in Covington WA.
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Earn college credits from Kentwood High
Kids can begin learning at Covington Elementary, which has a B-minus rating from Niche, and advance to B-rated Mattson Middle. Older students may attend Kentwood High School, which earns an A-minus rating and offers students the chance to begin earning college credits early with its College in High School program.
Covington Elementary School serves students in grades K-5.
Mattson Middle School
Kentwood High School located in Covington has earned an A- rating from Niche.
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Jog through the forest at Covington Community Park
“Covington Community Park is our biggest recreational area since it has workout equipment and playgrounds and a couple of miles of trails that go through a forested area. And there are pocket parks throughout the city,” Bolli says. The Covington Aquatic Center provides an indoor recreation option, offering water aerobics classes, swim clinics and public swimming times in its heated pool. In the summer, residents can drive to Lake Meridian Park to swim at the beach or fish for rainbow trout at the pier. They can also take a motorized boat onto the lake or enjoy a peaceful picnic while taking in views of Mount Rainier from the park’s pavilions. Golfers can join the Meridian Valley Country Club to play rounds of golf on its 18-hole course.
Covington Community Park has many fun amenities kids and adults of all ages to enjoy.
Covington Community Park
Make sure to check out the elaborate playground setup while visiting Lake Meridian Park.
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Grab a sweet treat from Legendary Doughnuts
A commercial hub near Southeast 272nd Street features big box stores, chain restaurants, small businesses and local eateries. Residents can start their day on a sweet note at Legendary Doughnuts, a regional favorite spot selling handmade treats, and head to Nikki’s Restaurant and Lounge for classic American dishes like chicken fried steak. For dinner, locals can go to Pupusas Locas, which serves authentic Salvadoran fare. Safeway, Fred Meyer and Costco serve residents’ grocery needs, while department stores like Kohl’s offer retail options. Many more options will be added with the completion of the Lakepointe Urban Village project, which will develop a 214-acre property into a community gathering space with offices, residential units, retail buildings and restaurants.
Locals can get their sugar high at Legendary Doughnuts, the popular doughnut shop in Covington.
Enjoy Salvadoran pupusas at Pupusas Locas, a local favorite in Covington.
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Spot Karma the Chameleon at the Covington Days Festival
Every third weekend of July, the Covington Days Festival kicks off with a parade, and the weekend is full of live music, family-friendly crafts and activities and food and artisanal vendors. Covington connects families and local businesses with its summer Ready, Set, Play! program, which encourages children to collect badges from local businesses by completing activities or crafts. “About 25 to 30 businesses participate, and kids can collect them all and win prizes, like gift cards and swim passes to the aquatic center. The businesses get a lot of extra foot traffic, and parents will thank us for getting their kids engaged in the community,” Bolli says. Throughout the year, Karma the Chameleon pops up to show his support for local businesses and city initiatives.
Highway 18 routes to Seattle
“A lot of people will commute out to Seattle, Bellevue and Redmond. Amazon and Microsoft are major employers in the area,” Bolli says. To travel the 25 miles northwest to Seattle, residents can catch a bus operated by the King County Metro and link with the Sound Transit light rail, though driving is much faster. State Route 18 runs diagonally through Covington, and State Route 516 runs east-west. “Highway 18 can get congested during rush hour. We’ve just secured funding to widen the highway, which should alleviate some of the traffic,” Bolli says. While the Sound Transit doesn’t reach Covington, an industrial train occasionally passes along the tracks at Covington’s southern border.
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On average, homes in Covington, WA sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Covington, WA over the last 12 months is $675,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome to Shadow Creek by RM Homes! A quiet enclave of just 8 homes. The 3070 plan offers a flexible and functional layout. Main floor offers a BR/office and 3/4 bath. Spacious kitchen with quartz counters, KitchenAid appliances, soft close cabinets w roll-out shelves, farmhouse sink, & butler's pantry. Comfortable great room with dramatic, fully tiled indoor/outdoor FP & covered porch for year
Absolutely turnkey luxury residence in the heart of Covington, perfectly positioned minutes from Costco, Fred Meyer, Walmart, and the highly anticipated Lakepointe Development featuring premier shopping, dining, and a scenic 20-acre lake park. This refined two-story home welcomes you with a spacious living room anchored by a classic wood-burning fireplace and an elegant arched transition into the
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