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17231 SE Wax Rd, Covington, WA 98042
About this home
Remarkable home! Shy acre property with a very well appointed home with granite in kitchen, spacious rooms, immaculately kept. There are 5 bedrooms with an office, den and family room. There is a cozy gas fireplace, efficient gas heat in all buildings. There is a huge detached shop for the hobbyist! This is a great location for a home business owner across the street from Downtown Covington!

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Market trends in 98042, WA
Last updated August 2026
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Seller's market
- $774,9904 beds2.5 baths1,980 sq ft27305 144th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042Carolyn Zheng • Skyline Properties, Inc.
- 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
- $199,9993 beds2 baths1,440 sq ft15232 SE 272 St #6, Kent, WA 98042Nataliya Salo • KW Mountains to Sound Realty
- $900,0003 beds3.5 baths3,600 sq ft31845 197th Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042George Graham • John L. Scott, Inc
- $465,0003 beds2 baths1,840 sq ft15635 SE 303 Pl, Kent, WA 98042Larry Davis • Better Properties Kent LLC
- $500,0003 beds1.5 baths1,630 sq ft25708 SE 135th Pl SE Pl SE, Kent, WA 98042Lubaba Al-Arab • Keller Williams Eastside
- VIDEO TOUR$1,235,0004 beds4.5 baths3,340 sq ft32704 193rd Ave SE, Kent, WA 98042Steven Lynn • Skyline Properties, Inc.
- 3D WALKTHROUGH$515,0003 beds2 baths1,160 sq ft25527 151 Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042Robert Ellis • Jason Mitchell Real Estate WA
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Sale history for 17231 SE Wax Rd
$173/sq ft
$188/sq ft
$192/sq ft
$73/sq ft
$34/sq ft
$26/sq ft
Tax history for 17231 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: 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
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
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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Home values near 17231 SE Wax Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | 1530 Sq. Ft. | $743,553 |
3 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 1610 Sq. Ft. | $653,283 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3 Baths | 1440 Sq. Ft. | $814,449 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 1130 Sq. Ft. | $587,936 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 1 Baths | 1570 Sq. Ft. | $1,039,293 |
- Beds | - Baths | 1760 Sq. Ft. | $573,021 |
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