BOUGHT WITH REDFIN SEP 20, 2016

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Off market sep 2016 for $275K

$580,969

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,161/mo

•

1,600

sq ft

16640 SE 279th Pl, Covington, WA 98042

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

9,800 sq ftLot Size

$363Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Buyer's agent

David Hokenson Redfin

Listed by • Nest Benefit LLC

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1017008

Redfin Estimate

$580,969

$306K since sold in September 2016$0 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($603K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$620,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,556 sq ft
17601 SE 268th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$575,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
27745 166th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$630,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,490 sq ft
17605 SE 267th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$493,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths980 sq ft
16361 SE 291st Pl, Kent, WA 98042
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SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$600,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,390 sq ft
16624 SE 279th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD APR 15, 2026
$699,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,650 sq ft
17653 SE 268th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
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Market trends in 98042, WA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$700K

$206 MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 16640 SE 279th Pl

Date

Event

Price

Sep 20, 2016

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1017008

$275,000

$172/sq ft

Aug 30, 2016

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1017008

—

Aug 23, 2016

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1017008

—

Aug 18, 2016

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1017008

$269,000

$168/sq ft

Nov 29, 2013

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #546336

$186,000

$116/sq ft

Oct 31, 2013

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #546336

—

Oct 17, 2013

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #546336

$189,900

$119/sq ft

Oct 3, 2013

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #546336

$199,950

$125/sq ft

Sep 20, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #546336

$209,950

$131/sq ft

May 3, 1983

Sold

Public Records

$69,309

$43/sq ft

Feb 23, 1983

Sold

Public Records

$73,391

$46/sq ft

Mar 21, 1979

Sold

Public Records

$62,950

$39/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,840 (+10.2%)

$276,000 + $253,000

$529,000

2025

$5,300 (+5.9%)

$276,000 + $253,000

$529,000

2024

$5,006 (−6.7%)

$266,000 + $243,000

$509,000

2023

$5,366 (+8.5%)

$238,000 + $219,000

$457,000

2022

$4,946 (+14.0%)

$263,000 + $241,000

$504,000

2021

$4,338 (+6.0%)

$225,000 + $182,000

$407,000

2020

$4,093 (+6.9%)

$121,000 + $215,000

$336,000

2019

$3,829 (+0.6%)

$114,000 + $202,000

$316,000

2018

$3,808 (+12.8%)

$114,000 + $202,000

$316,000

2017

$3,376 (+1.9%)

$103,000 + $181,000

$284,000

2016

$3,314 (+8.2%)

$94,000 + $154,000

$248,000

2015

$3,063 (+7.7%)

$85,000 + $142,000

$227,000

2014

$2,845 (−47.4%)

$78,000 + $126,000

$204,000

2013

$5,413 (+89.8%)

$63,000 + $112,000

$175,000

2012

$2,852 (−6.4%)

$59,000 + $104,000

$163,000

2011

$3,047 (+5.7%)

$76,000 + $130,000

$206,000

2010

$2,882 (−8.7%)

$76,000 + $138,000

$214,000

2009

$3,156

$86,000 + $182,000

$268,000

Tax history for 16640 SE 279th Pl

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$5,840 (+10.2%)

$276,000 + $253,000

$529,000

2025

$5,300 (+5.9%)

$276,000 + $253,000

$529,000

2024

$5,006 (−6.7%)

$266,000 + $243,000

$509,000

2023

$5,366 (+8.5%)

$238,000 + $219,000

$457,000

2022

$4,946 (+14.0%)

$263,000 + $241,000

$504,000

2021

$4,338 (+6.0%)

$225,000 + $182,000

$407,000

2020

$4,093 (+6.9%)

$121,000 + $215,000

$336,000

2019

$3,829 (+0.6%)

$114,000 + $202,000

$316,000

2018

$3,808 (+12.8%)

$114,000 + $202,000

$316,000

2017

$3,376 (+1.9%)

$103,000 + $181,000

$284,000

2016

$3,314 (+8.2%)

$94,000 + $154,000

$248,000

2015

$3,063 (+7.7%)

$85,000 + $142,000

$227,000

2014

$2,845 (−47.4%)

$78,000 + $126,000

$204,000

2013

$5,413 (+89.8%)

$63,000 + $112,000

$175,000

2012

$2,852 (−6.4%)

$59,000 + $104,000

$163,000

2011

$3,047 (+5.7%)

$76,000 + $130,000

$206,000

2010

$2,882 (−8.7%)

$76,000 + $138,000

$214,000

2009

$3,156

$86,000 + $182,000

$268,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.25

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,800

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,600

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

179620 0100

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 9, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
# of Bedrooms Main: 3
Bedrooms Possible: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 1
# of Half Baths (Total): 1
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Half Baths (Lower): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 1

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen Without Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Half
Room Level: Lower

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Rec Room
Room Level: Lower

Room 10 Information
Room Type: Entry Hall
Room Level: Main

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling

Interior Features
Interior Features: Forced Air, Central A/C

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,600
Style Code: 14 - Split Entry
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
MLS Lot Size Source: Realist
Site Features: Deck,Fenced-Fully
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.225
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,314
Tax Year: 2016

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Septic System, Electric, Natural Gas Connected

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
High School District: Kent

Location Information
Directions: From Kent Kangley Rd. (SE 272nd) turn south on 168th Pl. Go through second roundabout and second exit (168th Ave.) Right on 166th Ave and left on 279th Pl to property.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.25
Sq. Ft.: 1,600
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,800 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 2021
County: King County
APN: 179620 0100
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 9, 2024

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Thursday, August 18, 2016

Green Information
Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 1,600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 1600
MLS Square Footage Source: Realist
Building Area Total: 1600
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Name: Covington Firs
Structure Type: House
Levels: Multi/Split
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Jenkins Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

4/10

Cedar Heights Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

4/10

Kentlake High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

7/10 Air Factor

12 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Covington, WA • 98042

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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in June and 1.7 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$552,000 – $669,000

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