Listed by John L. Scott, Inc
$739,000
$21K PRICE DROP

12516 SE 279th Place Kent, WA 98030

Lea Hill Neighborhood

Estimated payment $4,642/month

Total Views 9,262
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,300 Sq Ft
$321 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Territorial View
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Step into comfort and style in this spacious, light-filled, and meticulously maintained home. Designed with function and flow in mind, this contemporary gem features an open great room with a cozy gas fireplace and a chef-inspired kitchen complete with stainless steel appliances, granite island, and a walk-in pantry. The luxurious primary suite includes a spa-like 5-piece bath and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy the flexibility of a formal dining room and a fifth bedroom or bonus room. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced backyard with a dog run, storage area, and direct access to open space with paved walking paths. True gem you’ll love to call home!

Listing Agent

Saab Singh

John L. Scott, Inc License #93302 Listed on: 04/17/2025

John L. Scott, Inc

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2360458

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,355

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 6,413 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Space
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Dog Run
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

HOA Fees

  • $30 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,300 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Pine Tree Elementary School
  • Mattson Middle School
  • Kentlake High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Built by DR Horton
  • Kent Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,355

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$30 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 12 - 2 Story
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Prev Status: Active
  • Architectural Style: Northwest Contemporary
  • Building Name: Cantera
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 2300
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • SOCComments: Thank you for showing
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2360458?w=Consumer&agent=63372
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 137

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: None
  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Microwave(s), Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2300
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 2300
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 2
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 5
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Stove(s)/Range(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 2
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved, Sidewalk
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Builder Name: DR Horton
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Stone, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Cement/Concrete, Stone, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Security: Fully Fenced
  • Cooling: Forced Air, None
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: City of Kent
  • WaterCompany: Water District 111
  • CableConnected: Xfinity
  • InternetConnected: Xfinity

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 30
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kent
  • High School: Kentlake High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Mattson Middle

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 1329300320
  • Topography: Level
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1472
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6413
  • Zoning: SR6
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Cable TV,Dog Run,Fenced-Fully,High Speed Internet,Patio
  • MLSLotSizeSource: King County Records
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: King County Records
  • ZoningJurisdiction: County
  • LotNumber: 32

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6355

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Pine Tree Elem

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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 $6,893 $681,000 $216,000 $465,000
2023 $6,937 $600,000 $160,000 $440,000
2022 $6,234 $664,000 $150,000 $514,000
2021 $5,726 $522,000 $125,000 $397,000
2020 $5,845 $456,000 $109,000 $347,000
2018 $5,065 $443,000 $104,000 $339,000
2017 $4,735 $380,000 $95,000 $285,000
2016 $5,132 $358,000 $95,000 $263,000
2015 $5,113 $371,000 $87,000 $284,000
2014 -- $362,000 $85,000 $277,000
2013 -- $234,000 $78,000 $156,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/18/2025 06/18/25 Price Changed $739,000 -2.8% $321 / Sq Ft
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $759,900 +52.0% $330 / Sq Ft
01/10/2020 01/10/20 Sold $499,950 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
12/14/2019 12/14/19 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2019 12/12/19 For Sale $499,950 0.0% $217 / Sq Ft
11/14/2019 11/14/19 Pending -- -- --
10/24/2019 10/24/19 Price Changed $499,950 -2.9% $217 / Sq Ft
09/29/2019 09/29/19 Price Changed $514,950 -1.0% $223 / Sq Ft
08/02/2019 08/02/19 For Sale $519,950 +36.8% $226 / Sq Ft
06/22/2015 06/22/15 Sold $380,000 -1.3% $165 / Sq Ft
05/22/2015 05/22/15 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2015 05/09/15 For Sale $385,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Equity Title Of Wa Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $499,950 Chicago Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $380,000 First American
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title
Warranty Deed $313,995 Chicago Title
Bargain Sale Deed $2,030,000 First American
Bargain Sale Deed -- First American
Trustee Deed $6,982,811 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $325,000 New Conventional
Closed $375,000 New Conventional
Closed $374,962 New Conventional
Previous Owner $377,289 FHA
Previous Owner $370,765 FHA
Previous Owner $373,117 FHA
Previous Owner $308,307 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2360458

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 132930-0320