Property Attributes
- ID#2569993
- TypeSingle Family
- CountyKING
- CityCovington
- AreaKent
- NeighborhoodLake Meridian
- Zip98042
- Style1 Story
- Year Built1971
- Taxes$ 5494
- Price$ 499,950
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms1
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1180
- Lot Size0.1612 Acres
Data Source:
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)
Property Description
NEW PRICE — $499,950! MAJOR UPDATES + PRE-INSPECTED + HOME WARRANTY = BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! This inviting 3-bedroom Covington rambler offers comfortable one-level living with a dedicated living room, dining area, and a flexible bonus room just off the kitchen with direct access to the backyard patio. Use it as a home office, playroom, second living space, or whatever fits your lifestyle. Three skylights bring wonderful natural light throughout the home. Freshly updated in 2026 with interior and exterior paint, refreshed kitchen cabinetry, and new carpet. Major improvements also include a complete electrical rewire in 2026, plus new refrigerator, washer/dryer, and window blinds. Furnace replaced in 2019, water heater in 2020, and gutters and soffits in 2025. Outside, enjoy a large corner lot on a no-outlet road, with a spacious, private backyard, expansive patio, room to garden or play, and a sizable storage shed. Conveniently located near Soos Creek Trail, schools, Lake Meridian, parks, shopping, dining, and everyday amenities. Pre-inspected + seller-provided 1-year home warranty. A solid, move-in-ready home with meaningful updates already completed—and plenty of opportunity to make it your own.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elem | Mattson Middle | Kentwood High |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed $535,000 |
| 9/9/2026 | 7$499,950 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1180 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Sewer Connected |
| Heating | Forced Air |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Closing |
| Roof | Composition |
| Appliances | Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Security Features | Partially Fenced |
| Year Built | 1971 |
| Topography | Level |
| Levels | One |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Building Name | Meridian Trace |
| County | King |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Subdivision Name | Lake Meridian |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Full Baths | 1 |
| Special Listing Conditions | None |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | GPS works great |
| High School | Kentwood High |
| City | Covington |
| Entry Location | Main |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| High School District | Kent |
| MLS Area | 330 - Kent |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 7020 |
| Carport Y/N | No |
| Listing Terms | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan |
| Elementary School | Meridian Elem |
| Land Lease Y/N | No |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5494 |
| Middle/Junior High School | Mattson Middle |
| Property Condition | Restored |
| Public Remarks | NEW PRICE $499,950! MAJOR UPDATES + PRE-INSPECTED + HOME WARRANTY = BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! This inviting 3-bedroom Covington rambler offers comfortable one-level living with a dedicated living roo |
| Structure Type | House |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Water Company | Lake Meridian Water District |
| Property Style | 10 - 1 Story |
| NWM_ShowMapLink | Yes |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Dbl Pane/Storm Window,Dining Room,Fireplace,Jetted Tub,Skylight(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Water Heater |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile,Laminate,Carpet |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
| Fireplace Features | Wood Burning |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | No |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 3 |
| Total Baths | 1 |
| Water Heater Type | Gas |
| Water Heater Location | Garage |
| Fireplaces Main | 1 |
| Power Production Type | Natural Gas |
| Baths Full Main | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Metal/Vinyl,Wood |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway,Attached Garage |
| Lot Features | Adjacent to Public Land,Corner Lot,Paved |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking | 3 |
| Inclusions | Dishwasher(s),Refrigerator(s),Stove(s)/Range(s) |
| Building Area Total | 1180 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1612 |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Covered Spaces | 1 |
| Irrigation Water Rights Y/N | No |
| Site Features | Fenced-Partially,Propane |
| Parking Uncovered Total | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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