Listed by Redfin, Bought with CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty
$584,000
SOLD JUL 31, 2025

16631 SE 279th Place Covington, WA 98042

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,544 Sq Ft
9,660 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$378 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

233 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1-Story Property
  • Attached Garage
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Wood Siding

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to this charming 3-bdrm, 2-bth rambler, offering spacious living and versatility! This floorplan includes a bonus room, ideal as a large office, playroom, or your very own movie/game lounge. Enjoy cooking in the remodeled KIT (2021), featuring updated finishes (quartz countertops!) and ample counter space. Step outside to a large yard with a deck added off the back of the house in 2020, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Let your imagination run wild with the backyard shed and its 2022 deck, this space is ready for you. Tons of upgrades; Roof, gutters replaced in 2019 and more! You'll have peace of mind for years to come. Plus, the location offer easy access to Hwy167, Hwy 18, and the Kent Sounder train.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kappie Durr

Redfin License #115257 Listed on: 11/01/2024

Redfin

Last Buyer's Agent

Derrick Rosas

CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty License #25010531

CENTURY 21 North Homes Realty

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2307009

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,452

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 9,660 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,544 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Covington Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,452

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • StyleCode: 10 - 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1544
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • NWM_DPRUrl: https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/NWMLS/2307009?w=Consumer&agent=125460
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 193

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bath Off Primary
  • Living Area: 1544
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1.75
  • BathsFullMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 1544
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 0
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 1
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher(s),Dryer(s),Garbage Disposal,Microwave(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s),Washer(s)
  • NWM_NumberOfBathtubs: 1
  • NWM_NumberOfShowers: 2

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood
  • Exterior Features: Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Structure Type: House

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
  • Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Forced Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • PowerCompany: PSE
  • SewerCompany: Septic
  • WaterCompany: Covington Water supply
  • InternetConnected: Comcast

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: 1796200060
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2218
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9660
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: Realist- buyer to verify
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: Realist- buyer to verify

Green Features

  • Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Tax Info

  • Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5452

Multi Family

  • EnergySource: Natural Gas

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Buyer To Verify

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Stewart Julie Ann and Estate Of Virginia Annette Ste
Bought by
Stewart Julie Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2012
Sold by
Stewart Virginia A
Bought by
Stewart Virginia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2008
Sold by
Drake Dean D and Drake Sandra K
Bought by
Stewart John K and Stewart Virginia A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 22, 2001
Sold by
Borland David W and Borland Nancy G
Bought by
Drake Dean D and Drake Sandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$192,479
Interest Rate
7.21%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $275,000 Northpoint Esc
Warranty Deed $195,500 Transnation Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $186,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $192,479 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Sold $584,000 +0.9% $378 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $579,000 0.0% $375 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $579,000 -1.9% $375 / Sq Ft
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $589,950 0.0% $382 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $589,950 -1.7% $382 / Sq Ft
03/31/2025 03/31/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Price Changed $599,950 -3.2% $389 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Price Changed $619,950 -1.6% $402 / Sq Ft
11/01/2024 11/01/24 For Sale $629,950 -- $408 / 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 $5,777 $563,000 $266,000 $297,000
2023 $5,452 $505,000 $238,000 $267,000
2022 $5,313 $557,000 $263,000 $294,000
2021 $4,578 $442,000 $225,000 $217,000
2020 $4,324 $358,000 $121,000 $237,000
2018 $4,020 $337,000 $114,000 $223,000
2017 $3,567 $303,000 $103,000 $200,000
2016 $3,497 $265,000 $94,000 $171,000
2015 $3,301 $242,000 $85,000 $157,000
2014 -- $223,000 $78,000 $145,000
2013 -- $186,000 $63,000 $123,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2307009

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 179620-0060