North Park holds space for residents who want to live outside downtown Kent without the noise and chaos of living at the city center. The predominantly residential neighborhood makes it easy to shop, dine and play just a short distance from home.
North Park’s midcentury modern, cottage and ranch-style properties tend to cost anywhere from $342,000 to $550,000. Homes typically sit on the market for 22 days before they sell. The CAP Index gives North Park a score of 6, which is slightly above the national average of 4.
Attractive parks and fun recreation opportunities are aplenty in North Park. Rosebed Park is the city of Kent’s first and oldest park and its rose bushes come to life with beautiful blooms in the warmer months. Commons Neighborhood Park includes a community garden. Kiwanis Tot Park #2 provides a small space for the younger kids to play. Kent Memorial Park is popular for leisure sports such as baseball, softball and wiffle ball. Kherson Park features a cute space theme with NASA-inspired play structure, a life-size astronaut statue and a moon mural. For indoor exercise and recreation, the nearby Kent Commons Community Center has racquetball courts, a weight room and two differently sized gyms. Kent Bowl is the closest spot in town to play a game of bowling.
Because North Park is an exclusively residential neighborhood, shopping and dining needs require a short trip south to the downtown commercial district. This is where diners can enjoy meals at spots like . Sweet treats are sold by the piece or the box at See’s Candies and . Safeway, Public Halal Market and Hong Kong Market cover a variety of grocery needs. The Kent Station shopping center includes more shops and restaurants as well as a movie theater. It also pulls double duty as an event venue, with past activities including a school supply drive and a Valentine’s Day Date Night.
Students are zoned for the Kent School District. This includes Park Orchard Elementary School, which was rated C-plus by Niche, and Mill Creek Middle School holds a C-grade. Kent-Meridian High School earns a B-minus and features a Highly Capable program that provides exceptionally rigorous courses. Green River Community College has a campus in Kent right by North Park. With a smaller space than its main campus in Auburn, students can enjoy a friendly academic experience as they pursue higher education.
In March, the Kent Cider and Ale Trail sees the local businesses host cideries and breweries. The accesso ShoWare Center is home to hockey team Seattle Thunderbirds and indoor soccer team Tacoma Stars. It also serves as a venue for events like live concerts and the Kent International Festival.
State Route 167 runs along the edge of North Park. Public bus stops line many of the neighborhood streets, including the busy W James Street. The Kent Rail Station offers train service. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be reached in about 17 minutes.
First Street data suggests moderate levels of risk for flooding and heat while air quality is a severe level.
Justin Richards
Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
(206) 483-0241
50 Total Sales
1 in North Park
$330,000 Price
Rodolfo Hernandez McIntyre
Keller Williams Realty PS
(206) 350-6081
114 Total Sales
1 in North Park
$290,000 Price
Svetlana Baranchuk
Better Properties NW
(360) 217-0526
90 Total Sales
2 in North Park
$405K - $460K Price Range
Brandon Vukelich
Multifamily Properties
(206) 309-5460
91 Total Sales
1 in North Park
$320,000 Price
Van Hoang
Alpine Real Estate, LLC
(206) 222-7204
7 Total Sales
1 in North Park
$470,000 Price
Daniel Dovinh
Real Broker LLC
(425) 403-2692
95 Total Sales
2 in North Park
$321K - $400K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | North Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 7 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
$479,000
Rare 6.5%+ Cap Rate Duplex in Prime Downtown Kent Location! Incredible investment opportunity! This fully leased duplex offers strong cash flow with current rents of $1,450–$1,550 per unit and an estimated 6%+ cap rate. Each unit features 575 sq ft of living space with 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, a kitchen with eating space, cozy living room, and stackable washer/dryer. Tenants enjoy
Tina Lee WPI Real Estate Services, Inc.
$619,000
Incredible value and a must see! This well maintained 2 story home offers an oversized bonus room perfect for whatever your heart desires. The primary suite features a private full bath with dual sinks and a walk in closet. Vaulted ceilings, elegant rounded corners and stylish finishes throughout add warmth and sophistication. The open-concept living room is anchored by stunning tile surround
Quirina Maravilla eXp Realty
$767,000
ATTENTION INVESTORS, BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS. Shovel-ready corner lot in Kent's Downtown Commercial Enterprise zone, ideally located on James street, next to ShoWare Center and across from Kent Station. Surrounded by restaurants, grocery stores, retail, with a bus stop next to the property and easy freeway access. Approved for a 4-story mixed-use building: 2 commercial units on the ground floor and
Laney Ly COMPASS
$1,703 - $2,036 per month
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