Google street view image for 16879 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042

Off Market Nov 1992 for $109K

$970,181

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $696/mo

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1 ba

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1,550

sq ft

16879 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042

About this home

16879 SE Wax Rd is a 1,550 square foot house on a 1.63 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on November 23, 1992 for $109,950. Based on Redfin's Covington data, we estimate the home's value is $970,181.

Single-familyProperty Type

1908Year Built

1.63 acresLot Size

$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$970,181

$860K since sold in November 1992$31K since August

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This home's estimate is 67.8% higher than the average sale price ($578K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$569,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,430 sq ft
17665 SE 267th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$575,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,420 sq ft
27745 166th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$465,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,731 sq ft
27006 164th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
SOLD AUG 6, 2026
$605,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,590 sq ft
17416 SE 266th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$735,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
28707 181st Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$520,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
17431 SE 267th Pl, Covington, WA 98042

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Market trends in 98042, WA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$700K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

192

17 MoM

New listings for sale

$774,990
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27305 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Carolyn Zheng • Skyline Properties, Inc.
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3:30PM
$599,999
3 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft
27728 149th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042
Jaren Davison • WA Move Real Estate LLC
$199,999
3 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft
15232 SE 272 St #6, Kent, WA 98042
Nataliya Salo • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
$900,000
3 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft
31845 197th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
George Graham • John L. Scott, Inc
$589,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,940 sq ft
27721 145th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042
Thomas Tien • WeLakeside
$1,294,950
3 beds3 baths4,140 sq ft
22525 141st Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Ahmad Rabi • Inspire Realty
$465,000
3 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft
15635 SE 303 Pl, Kent, WA 98042
Larry Davis • Better Properties Kent LLC
$500,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,630 sq ft
25708 SE 135th Pl SE Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042
Lubaba Al-Arab • Keller Williams Eastside
VIDEO TOUR
$1,235,000
4 beds4.5 baths3,340 sq ft
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Steven Lynn • Skyline Properties, Inc.
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$515,000
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Robert Ellis • Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA
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Sale history for 16879 SE Wax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,673 (+10.3%)

$1,118,000 + $124,000

$1,242,000

2025

$11,486 (+6.0%)

$1,118,000 + $124,000

$1,242,000

2024

$10,837 (−7.8%)

$1,075,000 + $119,000

$1,194,000

2023

$11,760 (+10.4%)

$960,000 + $111,000

$1,071,000

2022

$10,651 (−18.9%)

$1,060,000 + $122,000

$1,182,000

2021

$13,125 (+5.6%)

$905,000 + $33,000

$938,000

2020

$12,428 (+9.1%)

$1,113,000 + $1,000

$1,114,000

2019

$11,396 (−0.6%)

$1,040,000 + $1,000

$1,041,000

2018

$11,470 (+8.9%)

$1,040,000 + $1,000

$1,041,000

2017

$10,531 (+2.4%)

$940,000 + $1,000

$941,000

2016

$10,288 (+36.3%)

$856,000 + $1,000

$857,000

2015

$7,546 (+14.9%)

$773,900 + $1,000

$774,900

2014

$6,569 (+4.1%)

$550,000 + $1,000

$551,000

2013

$6,310 (−6.7%)

$440,000 + $1,000

$441,000

2012

$6,763 (−6.3%)

$410,000 + $1,000

$411,000

2011

$7,215 (+5.8%)

$525,000 + $1,000

$526,000

2010

$6,817 (+29.1%)

$525,000 + $1,000

$526,000

2009

$5,279

$162,000 + $297,000

$459,000

Tax history for 16879 SE Wax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,673 (+10.3%)

$1,118,000 + $124,000

$1,242,000

2025

$11,486 (+6.0%)

$1,118,000 + $124,000

$1,242,000

2024

$10,837 (−7.8%)

$1,075,000 + $119,000

$1,194,000

2023

$11,760 (+10.4%)

$960,000 + $111,000

$1,071,000

2022

$10,651 (−18.9%)

$1,060,000 + $122,000

$1,182,000

2021

$13,125 (+5.6%)

$905,000 + $33,000

$938,000

2020

$12,428 (+9.1%)

$1,113,000 + $1,000

$1,114,000

2019

$11,396 (−0.6%)

$1,040,000 + $1,000

$1,041,000

2018

$11,470 (+8.9%)

$1,040,000 + $1,000

$1,041,000

2017

$10,531 (+2.4%)

$940,000 + $1,000

$941,000

2016

$10,288 (+36.3%)

$856,000 + $1,000

$857,000

2015

$7,546 (+14.9%)

$773,900 + $1,000

$774,900

2014

$6,569 (+4.1%)

$550,000 + $1,000

$551,000

2013

$6,310 (−6.7%)

$440,000 + $1,000

$441,000

2012

$6,763 (−6.3%)

$410,000 + $1,000

$411,000

2011

$7,215 (+5.8%)

$525,000 + $1,000

$526,000

2010

$6,817 (+29.1%)

$525,000 + $1,000

$526,000

2009

$5,279

$162,000 + $297,000

$459,000

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

Permits

Jul 3, 2012 • Final

Building historical

Install a gas forced air heating system.

Gas

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Very Good
Building Construction Quality: Average
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: SP 1075057
Living Sq. Ft: 1,550
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,550
Building Sq. Ft: 1,550
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: LOT 2 KING CO SHORT PLAT NO 1075057 RECORDING NO 7602240634 SD SHORT PLAT BEING A POR SE QTR OF NW QTR & NE QTR OF SW QTR STR 36-22-05 LY SELY OF SE WAX RD PLAT BLOCK: PLAT LOT:

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 71,002
Legal Lot Number: 2
Municipality Name: COVINGTON
Acres: 1.63
Zoning Code: MHO
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: King County
APN: 362205 9025

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Jenkins Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

4/10

Cedar Heights Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

4/10

Kentlake High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi

5/10

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Lifestyle

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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, 15 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

$922,000 – $1.12M

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Home values near 16879 SE Wax Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16846 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$633,563
16863 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2110 Sq. Ft.	$618,999

Address	Redfin Estimate
17007 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1880 Sq. Ft.	$777,938
16855 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1790 Sq. Ft.	$638,657

Address	Redfin Estimate
16871 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1340 Sq. Ft.	$663,455
16845 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1460 Sq. Ft.	$684,326

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