OFF MARKET

Listed by Pam McCain • John L. Scott MPV Inc. Bought with John L. Scott, Inc.

Off market jun 2014 for $450K

$994,198

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,328/mo

•

2,600

sq ft

17231 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

0.97 acresLot Size

$382Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 car garageParking

Listed by Pam McCain • John L. Scott MPV Inc

Bought with Ramon Gutierrez • John L. Scott, Inc

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•Source:NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

Redfin Estimate

$994,198

$544K since sold in June 2014$4,000 since September

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Estimate history

This home's estimate is 9.8% higher than the average sale price ($906K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$840,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
28622 183rd Ct SE, Kent, WA 98042
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SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$900,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,750 sq ft
28014 180th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$1,125,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,220 sq ft
18423 SE 277th Pl, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$950,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,200 sq ft
28313 183rd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
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SOLD JUN 4, 2026
$755,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,270 sq ft
26115 177th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$865,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,060 sq ft
27613 188th Pl SE, Kent, 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

Recently sold homes

174

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$896,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,730 sq ft
24322 135th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042
Jennifer Rasar • John L. Scott Snohomish
NEW
$789,950
3 beds2 baths1,910 sq ft
24704 132nd Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042
Duke Nguyen • Liberty Real Estate, LLC
NEW
$575,000
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
26626 199th St SE, Covington, WA 98042
Matt Harber • Keller Williams Rty Tacoma
OPEN SAT, 1PM TO 4PM
$599,000
3 beds3 baths1,690 sq ft
15326 SE 307th St, Kent, WA 98042
Tammie Mabry • John L. Scott, Inc.
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
$825,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,820 sq ft
21220 SE 284th St, Kent, WA 98042
Kevin Kieu • COMPASS
$122,922
2 beds2 baths924 sq ft
25739 135th Ave SE #1, Kent, WA 98042
Jimm Butler • Key Homesellers
$850,000
3 beds4 baths3,240 sq ft
26700 138th Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042
MJ Chen • Keller Williams Rlty Bellevue
EARLY ACCESS
$969,999
5 beds3 baths3,240 sq ft
24519 137th Ct SE, Kent, WA 98042
$765,000
3 beds2 baths1,810 sq ft
26923 206th Ave SE, Covington, WA 98042
Shannon Kaveny • Washington First Properties
VIDEO TOUR
$575,000
3 beds2 baths1,520 sq ft
19041 SE 271st Pl, Covington, WA 98042
Vallery Frink • Think Frink Home Team
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Sale history for 17231 SE Wax Rd

Date

Event

Price

Jun 6, 2014

Sold (MLS) (Sold)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

$450,000

$173/sq ft

Apr 18, 2014

Pending

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

—

Apr 15, 2014

Pending (Pending Inspection)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

—

Feb 7, 2014

Price Changed

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

$489,950

$188/sq ft

Dec 2, 2013

Listed (Active)

NWMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #570630

$499,950

$192/sq ft

Jun 20, 1997

Sold

Public Records

$189,000

$73/sq ft

Feb 28, 1983

Sold

Public Records

$88,000

$34/sq ft

Aug 18, 1978

Sold

Public Records

$68,000

$26/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,396 (+24.9%)

$584,000 + $263,000

$847,000

2025

$8,320 (+6.1%)

$584,000 + $263,000

$847,000

2024

$7,846 (−6.9%)

$562,000 + $253,000

$815,000

2023

$8,430 (+10.1%)

$502,000 + $229,000

$731,000

2022

$7,657 (−5.0%)

$555,000 + $252,000

$807,000

2021

$8,058 (+5.7%)

$474,000 + $167,000

$641,000

2020

$7,625 (+6.7%)

$523,000 + $125,000

$648,000

2019

$7,147 (+0.5%)

$490,000 + $121,000

$611,000

2018

$7,114 (+12.1%)

$490,000 + $121,000

$611,000

2017

$6,344 (+1.9%)

$443,000 + $105,000

$548,000

2016

$6,224 (−11.5%)

$404,000 + $75,000

$479,000

2015

$7,035 (+10.6%)

$366,000 + $72,000

$438,000

2014

$6,358 (+4.5%)

$385,000 + $108,000

$493,000

2013

$6,087 (−4.4%)

$308,000 + $103,000

$411,000

2012

$6,368 (−5.2%)

$287,000 + $95,000

$382,000

2011

$6,716 (+3.9%)

$367,000 + $113,000

$480,000

2010

$6,463 (+42.9%)

$367,000 + $131,000

$498,000

2009

$4,523

$122,000 + $269,000

$391,000

Tax history for 17231 SE Wax Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,396 (+24.9%)

$584,000 + $263,000

$847,000

2025

$8,320 (+6.1%)

$584,000 + $263,000

$847,000

2024

$7,846 (−6.9%)

$562,000 + $253,000

$815,000

2023

$8,430 (+10.1%)

$502,000 + $229,000

$731,000

2022

$7,657 (−5.0%)

$555,000 + $252,000

$807,000

2021

$8,058 (+5.7%)

$474,000 + $167,000

$641,000

2020

$7,625 (+6.7%)

$523,000 + $125,000

$648,000

2019

$7,147 (+0.5%)

$490,000 + $121,000

$611,000

2018

$7,114 (+12.1%)

$490,000 + $121,000

$611,000

2017

$6,344 (+1.9%)

$443,000 + $105,000

$548,000

2016

$6,224 (−11.5%)

$404,000 + $75,000

$479,000

2015

$7,035 (+10.6%)

$366,000 + $72,000

$438,000

2014

$6,358 (+4.5%)

$385,000 + $108,000

$493,000

2013

$6,087 (−4.4%)

$308,000 + $103,000

$411,000

2012

$6,368 (−5.2%)

$287,000 + $95,000

$382,000

2011

$6,716 (+3.9%)

$367,000 + $113,000

$480,000

2010

$6,463 (+42.9%)

$367,000 + $131,000

$498,000

2009

$4,523

$122,000 + $269,000

$391,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.97 Acres

Year renovated

2000

Sq. Ft.

2,980

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

King County

APN

362205 9088

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 4, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Covered Spaces: 6
Parking Features: RV Parking
Garage Spaces: 6
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 5
# of Bedrooms Main: 5
Bedrooms Possible: 5

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Total): 2
# of Full Baths (Main): 1
# of Three Quarter Baths (Main): 2

Room 1 Information
Room Type: Approved Accessory
Room Level: Main

Room 2 Information
Room Type: Kitchen With Eating Space
Room Level: Main

Room 3 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 4 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Main

Room 5 Information
Room Type: Utility Room
Room Level: Garage

Room 6 Information
Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room 7 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Full
Room Level: Main

Room 8 Information
Room Type: Den/Office
Room Level: Main

Room 9 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room Level: Main

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

Room 11 Information
Room Type: Bathroom Three Quarter
Room Level: Main

Room 12 Information
Room Type: Extra Fin Rm
Room Level: Main

Room 13 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 14 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 15 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 16 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 17 Information
Room Type: Bedroom
Room Level: Main

Room 18 Information
Room Type: Family Room
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, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Room, Disabled Access, High Tech Cabling, Fireplace, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Included: Dishwasher,Garbage Disposal,Range/Oven

Exterior

Building Information
Building Information: Built On Lot
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Wood

Property Information
Sq. Ft. Finished: 2,600
Style Code: 10 - 1 Story
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Very Good
Has View
Accessibility Features: Other

Lot Information
Site Features: Cable TV,Deck,Disabled Access,Fenced-Partially,Gas Available,High Speed Internet,Outbuildings,RV Parking,Shop
Zoning Jurisdiction: City
Lot Features: Paved
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.9683
Lot Size Dimensions: 114x370
Elevation Units: Feet

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,087
Tax Year: 2013

Financial Information
Listing Terms: Cash Out, Conventional, Private Financing Available, VA Loan
Buyer Financing: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Water Company: Covington
Power Company: PSE
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Sewer Company: Soos Creek
Utilities: Cable Connected, High Speed Internet, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Water Heater Location: Garage
Water Heater Type: Gas

Location

Multi-Unit Information
Furnished: Unfurnished

School Information
Elementary School: Covington Elem
Middle Or Junior High School: Cedar Heights Jnr Hi
High School: Kentlake High
High School District: Kent

Location Information
Bus Line Nearby: true
Directions: From 516 (Kent Kangley) turn South on Wax Rd at McDonalds, home on East side of street.
Topography: Level

Community Information
Senior Exemption: false

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,980
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 2000
County: King County
APN: 362205 9088

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 4, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold

Listing Date Information
On Market Date: Monday, December 2, 2013

Green Information
Power Production Type: Natural Gas

Home Information
Living Area: 2,600
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Calculated Square Footage: 2600
MLS Square Footage Source: Seller
Building Area Total: 2600
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
Structure Type: House
Levels: One
Entry Location: Main

Around this home

Schools

Jenkins Creek Elementary School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

Cedar Heights Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

2/10 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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$945,000 – $1.14M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17281 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1530 Sq. Ft.	$699,963
17215 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1610 Sq. Ft.	$654,265

Address	Redfin Estimate
17245 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$848,678
17244 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1130 Sq. Ft.	$583,661

Address	Redfin Estimate
17265 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$978,950
17216 Southeast Wax Rd, Covington, WA - Beds \| - Baths \| 1760 Sq. Ft.	$571,227

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