$430,000
SOLD MAY 14, 2020

12530 SE 212th Place Kent, WA 98031

Meridian Neighborhood
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,630 Sq Ft
10,200 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Kentridge High School Rated A
  • Territorial View
  • Cul-De-Sac

About This Home

As of May 2020

Updated tri-level on quiet cul-de-sac setting. Large living room windows provide good natural lighting. 3 bedrooms, 2.25 baths. Wood fireplace in living room & gas stove in downstairs den. Master bath has a shower. Half bath in lower level utility room. Recently insulated crawl spaces and attic. Newer HardiePlank® siding, roof & vinyl windows. Fenced w/nicely landscaped backyard. Plenty of space to entertain w/garden space and shed. Convenient to schools, shopping and freeways.

Co-Listed By

Christopher Greytak

Key Realty License #47220

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Waloweek

Better Properties Kent LLC License #27598

Better Properties Kent LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 1589643

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,849

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 10,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • West Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • 3-Story Property
  • Poured Concrete
  • Composition Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,630 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Territorial Views
  • Storm Windows
  • Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Schools

  • Soos Creek Elementary School
  • Northwood Jnr High Middle School
  • Kentridge High School

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit

Community Details

  • Kentridge Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2787311510

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,849

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • StyleCode: 13 - Tri-Level
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,RangeOven,Refrigerator
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1630
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 937

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Basement: Finished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Entry Location: Main
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Double Pane/Storm Window
  • Living Area: 1630
  • Bathrooms: 2.25
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1630
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 1
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 1
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 1
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 3
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Range/Oven,Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: Territorial
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Exterior Features: Cement Planked
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Structure Type: House
  • BusLineNearby: true

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • HeatingCoolingType: Forced Air
  • PowerCompany: Puget Sound Energy
  • SewerCompany: Soos Creek
  • WaterCompany: Soos Creek

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Kent
  • High School: Kentridge High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Northwood Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2787311510
  • Topography: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2342
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10200
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: SquareFeet
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • SiteFeatures: Deck,Fenced-Partially
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3849

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Soos Creek Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 14, 2020
Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Randall Ross W and Randall Kellie A
Bought by
Seibold Erin N
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Waloweek
Better Properties Kent LLC
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$380,000
Outstanding Balance
$338,203
Interest Rate
3.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$296,948

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 4, 1988
Sold by
Unruh Harvey W and Unruh Eleanor F
Bought by
Randall Ross W and Randall Kellie A
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $430,000 Rainier Title
Warranty Deed $84,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $380,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $254,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $246,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $226,956 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2025 08/07/25 For Sale $645,000 +50.0% $396 / Sq Ft
05/14/2020 05/14/20 Sold $430,000 +1.2% $264 / Sq Ft
04/16/2020 04/16/20 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2020 04/14/20 For Sale $425,000 -- $261 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $5,667 $561,000 $196,000 $365,000
2023 $5,361 $508,000 $172,000 $336,000
2022 $5,592 $560,000 $157,000 $403,000
2021 $4,406 $471,000 $147,000 $324,000
2020 $4,271 $350,000 $140,000 $210,000
2018 $3,935 $320,000 $111,000 $209,000
2017 $3,342 $295,000 $111,000 $184,000
2016 $3,274 $252,000 $96,000 $156,000
2015 $3,166 $234,000 $96,000 $138,000
2014 -- $221,000 $84,000 $137,000
2013 -- $192,000 $73,000 $119,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 1589643

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 278731-1510