Listed by COMPASS
$1,050,000

12406 SE 198th Place Kent, WA 98031

Meridian Neighborhood

Estimated payment $6,416/month

Total Views 31
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,020 Sq Ft
$348 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Greenhouse
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Fruit Trees
  • Kentridge High School Rated A
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

Intimately nestled on a tranquil cul-de-sac and just moments from the lush Soos Creek Trail, this Kent stunner spans across 3,020sqft of fully renovated living space and sited on a generous 1⁄4-acre lot. Offering 5 bedrooms, 31⁄2 baths—including a luxe guest suite above the garage (generates $2k a month in rental income). Professionally reimagined, show-stopper kitchen flaunts, designer picket-tile backsplash, and full suite of stainless appliances. Outside, the ambiance continues—fruit tree-dotted landscaping, greenhouse, expansive gated parking for RVs or toys, workshop with power, and total privacy among mature growth. Prime location with seamless access to I-5, 405, 167, shopping, major employers and highly rated schools.

Listing Agent

Vladimir Popach

COMPASS License #119538 Listed on: 08/22/2025

COMPASS

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2423685

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,326

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Gated Home
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,020 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl Plank

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Greenhouse
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Kent Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5635200230

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,326

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 3020
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 4

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl Plank, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet(s), Walk-In Pantry, Water Heater
  • Living Area: 3020
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 3.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 3020
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 3
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 5
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage, RV Parking
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced, Partially Fenced, Security Gate
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: 90%+ High Efficiency, High Efficiency (Unspecified), Radiant
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE South Service Center
  • SewerCompany: City of Kent
  • WaterCompany: Soos Creek Water & Sewer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Garage
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kent
  • High School: Buyer To Verify
  • Middle Or Junior School: Buyer To Verify

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 5635200230
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.252
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10975
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,Gated Entry,Green House,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
  • MLSLotSizeSource: KCR
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: KCR

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • ShortTermRentalYN: true

Tax Info

  • Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8326.15

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,326 $816,000 $243,000 $573,000
2023 $7,856 $737,000 $211,000 $526,000
2022 $7,810 $814,000 $192,000 $622,000
2021 $6,850 $651,000 $155,000 $496,000
2020 $6,726 $541,000 $159,000 $382,000
2018 $5,880 $508,000 $121,000 $387,000
2017 $5,540 $435,000 $110,000 $325,000
2016 $5,642 $412,000 $105,000 $307,000
2015 $5,557 $400,000 $105,000 $295,000
2014 -- $385,000 $105,000 $280,000
2013 -- $287,000 $155,000 $132,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $1,050,000 +31.3% $348 / Sq Ft
02/10/2023 02/10/23 Sold $800,000 -2.3% $265 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2023 01/09/23 Price Changed $819,000 -2.4% $271 / Sq Ft
01/09/2023 01/09/23 For Sale $839,000 0.0% $278 / Sq Ft
01/06/2023 01/06/23 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2022 11/28/22 Price Changed $839,000 -3.5% $278 / Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 For Sale $869,000 +48.5% $288 / Sq Ft
05/29/2018 05/29/18 Sold $585,000 +6.4% $194 / Sq Ft
04/23/2018 04/23/18 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $549,950 -- $182 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $800,000 Cw Title
Warranty Deed -- First American Title
Warranty Deed $192,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $760,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,547,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $468,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,900 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $226,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $267,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $174,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $275,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $185,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $154,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2423685

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 563520-0230