Rockhood
$589,900List price
3 bed · 2 bath · 1,550 sq ft
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17720 SE 261st · Covington, WA 98042

Source: NWMLS · Tribeca NW Real Estate · Ashley Wise #NWM2564188

About this home

NEW PRICE—$589,900 + 1% PREFERRED LENDER INCENTIVE! Move-in ready Covington rambler on nearly ¼ acre with major updates already completed! This 3-bedroom, 1.75-bath home offers 1,550 sq ft of comfortable single-level living featuring a beautiful new kitchen, new flooring, fresh interior & exterior paint, and an updated primary bath. The bright, functional layout offers comfortable living and dining spaces with easy access to the spacious backyard—perfect for entertaining, pets, play, gardening or relaxing outdoors. An extended side concrete pad provides additional usable space and flexibility. One of the biggest improvements is already taken care of: a BRAND-NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM & DRAINFIELD, including completed backfill, offering the next owner valuable peace of mind. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, schools & commuter routes. Buyers financing with the preferred lender may receive a 1% lender credit—approximately $5,899—toward eligible closing costs or a rate buydown. Updated, move-in ready, nearly ¼ acre & under $590K—come see the value!

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
Craftsman
Stories
1 story
Condition
Updated/Remodeled
Year built
1967
Lot size
9,225 sq ft (0.21 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2564188

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Laminate
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
Entry level
Main

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
Wood Products
Roof
Composition
Foundation
Poured Concrete
Lot features
Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Topography
Level
View
Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking spaces
4
Garage
Yes (attached)
Covered spaces
2
Parking features
Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Septic Tank
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Covington
Property tax
$5,680 (2025)

Transaction

Original list price
$599,900 (1.7% price cut)
Listed on
Aug 6, 2026
Days on market
45
Price per sq ft
$381
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Sale history

Earlier listings of this home on the MLS.

2001-05-16
Sold$179,950

Schools

School district: Kent

Elementary
Crestwood Elem
Middle
Mattson Middle
High
Kentwood High School
SchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 50% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: Tribeca NW Real Estate

Listing agent: Ashley Wise.

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Data last updated 2026-09-10.