Rockhood
$615,000List price
4 bed · 1 bath · 3,770 sq ft
Pending

840 Crest Avenue · Kent, WA 98030

Source: NWMLS · eXp Realty · Nick W Shivers #NWM2550081

About this home

Set on nearly half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds, this classic 4-bedroom home combines timeless character with thoughtful updates and unforgettable views. Enjoy wildlife from your windows, Olympic Mountain peaks on clear days, fascinating Sea-Tac aircraft activity, and scenic views from the expansive deck. Inside, the spacious living room features high ceilings, rich wood floors, and a striking white stone fireplace. The formal dining room overlooks the gardens. The updated kitchen has custom wood cabinetry, solid-surface countertops, modern fixtures, and a charming brick accent wall. The versatile lower level offers three separate recreation spaces perfect for a media room, game room, home gym, office, hobbies, or multigenerational living. A dedicated workshop with a built-in workbench adds exceptional space for projects and storage. Outside, meandering garden paths, fenced garden beds, mature landscaping, private trails, a screened porch, and a detached tool shed create a peaceful backyard retreat. Recent updates include copper plumbing, conversion from fuel oil to natural gas, fiberglass dual-pane windows, an updated kitchen, refreshed deck, and enhanced landscaping. Offering flexible living spaces, distinctive views, and a wonderful outdoor setting, this one-of-a-kind property is ready for its next chapter.

Location

Basics

Property type
Single Family Residence
Style
1 Story w/Bsmnt.
Stories
1 story
Year built
1917
Lot size
20,500 sq ft (0.47 acres)
County
King
MLS #
NWM2550081

Interior

Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
None
Flooring
Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances
Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer
Fireplace
1 · Wood Burning
Interior features
Fireplace, Water Heater

Exterior & lot

Exterior features
See Remarks
Roof
Composition
Lot features
Cul-De-Sac, Secluded
Topography
Level
View
Mountains, Territorial
Waterfront
No

Parking

Parking features
Driveway, RV Parking

Utilities

Water
Public
Sewer
Sewer Connected
Power
Electric, Natural Gas

Community & fees

Subdivision
Kent
Property tax
$6,723 (2026)

Transaction

Original list price
$685,000 (10.2% price cut)
Listed on
Jul 8, 2026
Days on market
31
Price per sq ft
$163
Listing terms
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Possession
Closing

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Schools

School district: Kent

Elementary
Scenic Hill Elem
Middle
Meeker Jnr High
High
Kent-Meridian High School
Top 92% in WA

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Listing provided courtesy of: eXp Realty

Listing agent: Nick W Shivers.

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Data last updated 2026-08-21.