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 SchoolSchoolDigger 3 stars · Top 50% in WA

Listing provided courtesy of: Tribeca NW Real Estate
Listing agent: Ashley Wise.
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Data last updated 2026-09-10.