This home's estimate is 18.1% higher than the average sale price ($559K) of 6 comparable homes.
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17225 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042
About this home
City Central Residence in Commercial Zoning (MHO) to allow the savvy buyer the opportunity to run a home business or develop. The property enjoys 100' along the Jenkins Creek & Wax Road at the front. Self Sustaining w/extras to include; private well & septic, in ground pool, detached garage with shop space, RV parking, fully fenced, chicken coop w/chickens, enclosed potting & tool shed, raised vegetable beds & wood fireplace. Kitchen has been updated along with the whole house flooring. The home has a comfortable vibe with kitchen open to 2 different living spaces. Newer gas furnace, water heater, torch roof, pool pump & cover. Plenty of room for parking and toys. City Park is being developed close by w/all city amenities nearby.

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Market trends in 98042, WA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
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Seller's market
- COMING SOON
- NEW 1 HR AGO
- OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 3PM$799,9503 beds2.5 baths2,150 sq ft13240 SE 231st St, Kent, WA 98042Marti Reeder • John L. Scott, Inc.
- OPEN SUN, 10AM TO 12PM$769,9504 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft30103 219th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042Jessica Sternberg • Dawn Rushton Real Estate Group
- OPEN SAT$699,9993 beds2.5 baths1,860 sq ft20235 137th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042Karen Jackson • John L. Scott, Inc
- OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM$299,0002 beds1.5 baths993 sq ft13223 SE 256th St Unit G2, Kent, WA 98042Karla Sullivan • Windermere Real Estate Midtown
- OPEN SAT$649,9504 beds2.5 baths1,770 sq ft18215 SE 261st Ct, Covington, WA 98042Tam Le • Kelly Right RE of Seattle LLC
- OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 3:30PM$599,9993 beds2 baths1,330 sq ft27728 149th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042Jaren Davison • WA Move Real Estate LLC
- NEW 13 HRS AGO$699,0003 beds2.5 baths1,810 sq ft13329 SE 227th Pl, Kent, WA 98042Bayram Saryyev • HomeSmart Real Estate Assoc
- $774,9904 beds2.5 baths1,980 sq ft27305 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042Carolyn Zheng • Skyline Properties, Inc.
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Sale history for 17225 SE Wax Rd
$391/sq ft
$385/sq ft
$92/sq ft
Tax history for 17225 SE Wax Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: RV Parking, Driveway, Detached Garage
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Has Garage
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- # of Bedrooms Main: 3
- Bedrooms Possible: 3
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths (Total): 1
- # of Full Baths (Main): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 2 Information
- Room Type: Bathroom Full
- Room Level: Main
- Room 3 Information
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Room 4 Information
- Room Type: Entry Hall
- Room Level: Main
- Room 5 Information
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 6 Information
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 7 Information
- Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
- Room Level: Main
- Room 8 Information
- Room Type: Utility Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room 9 Information
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Main
- Basement Information
- Basement Features: None
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces: 1
- # of Fireplaces Main: 1
- Interior Features
- Interior Features: Forced Air, Laminate Hardwood, Dining Room, Fireplace, Water Heater
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Information: Built On Lot
- Roof: Composition, Torch Down
- Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Wood
- Pool Information
- Pool Type: In-Ground
- Pool Features: In Ground
- Waterfront Information
- On Waterfront
- Waterfront Features: Creek
- Waterfront Footage: 99
- Property Information
- Energy Source: Natural Gas
- Sq. Ft. Finished: 1,690
- Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
- Property Type: Residential
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Land Information
- Vegetation: Garden Space, Wooded
- Lot Information
- MLS Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Site Features: Cable TV,Fenced-Fully,Green House,Outbuildings,Patio,RV Parking,Shop
- Zoning Jurisdiction: City
- Lot Size Units: Square Feet
- Lot Size Acres: 0.85
- Lot Size Dimensions: 99x370
- Elevation Units: Feet
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,542
- Tax Year: 2021
- Financial Information
- Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, FHA
- Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Water Source: Individual Well
- Water Company: Private Well
- Power Company: PSE
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Sewer Company: Private Septic
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Septic System, Natural Gas Connected, Individual Well
- Water Heater Location: Closet
- Water Heater Type: Gas
- Cable Connected: Comcast
- Internet Connected: Comcast
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- School Information
- Elementary School: Buyer To Verify
- Middle Or Junior High School: Buyer To Verify
- High School: Buyer To Verify
- High School District: Kent
- Location Information
- Bus Line Nearby: true
- Bus Route Number: 159 & 168
- Directions: GPS
- Topography: Level
- Community Information
- Senior Exemption: false
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: —
- Stories: —
- Lot Size: 0.85 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: King County
- APN: 362205 9093
Other
- Listing Information
- Mls Status: Sold
- Listing Date Information
- On Market Date: Thursday, January 27, 2022
- Green Information
- Direction Faces: West
- Power Production Type: Natural Gas
- Home Information
- Living Area: 1,690
- Living Area Units: Square Feet
- Calculated Square Footage: 1690
- MLS Square Footage Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 1690
- Building Area Units: Square Feet
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Slab
- Year Built Effective: 1961
- Effective Year Built Source: Public Records
- Structure Type: House
- Levels: One
- Entry Location: Main
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 87° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
12 unhealthy days expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
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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