Why Live in Ravensdale
Ravensdale, Washington, is a small community of 555 residents located 13 miles east of Kent. This rural area is surrounded by nature, with woodsy trails and natural habitats offering privacy and spacious acreage. The residential section features large custom homes on lots ranging from one to ten acres, with a mix of ramblers and contemporary single-family houses. The north side is characterized by taller trees and more acreage, while the south end has a more suburban feel with manicured landscaping. Ravensdale is known for its recreational opportunities, including the 1,240-acre Black Diamond Open Space and the 145-acre Ravensdale Retreat Natural Area, both of which feature multiple miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Ravensdale Park provides baseball and softball fields along with walking trails. For shopping and dining, residents head to nearby Maple Valley, which offers a variety of options such as Creative Coffee Brewing, Alaska N Dumplings, and Sonora Streak, along with grocery stores like Safeway and Fred Meyer. Covington, 7 miles west, provides additional shopping with national retailers like Costco and Walmart Supercenter. The community is served by the highly rated Tahoma School District 409, including Tahoma Elementary, Summit Trail Middle, and Tahoma Senior High. Commuters have access to Highway 18 and Interstate 90, with downtown Seattle and Tacoma both 32 miles away and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 22 miles away, offering extensive domestic and international flights.
Home Trends in Ravensdale, WA
On average, homes in Ravensdale, WA sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Ravensdale, WA over the last 12 months is $880,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$880,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$882,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$432
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
43
Median List Price
$1,225,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
