New Listing
17735 SE 261ST STCOVINGTON, WA 98042
3
2
1,590 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere Real Estate/east; Andrew Wenzl; (206) 330-5645; andrewwenzl@windermere.com
MLS® #: 2593191
Covington
Tahoma-maple Valley
About the neighborhood
Covington is known for its peaceful atmosphere and quiet streets, offering a slower-paced environment ideal for relocation. The neighborhood provides convenient access to several public and private elementary schools, enhancing educational options nearby. Residents benefit from a diverse selection of about 40 restaurants and cafes, as well as approximately 10 supermarkets serving the community. Public green spaces such as Covington Community Park and Jenkins Creek Park offer additional outdoor areas for recreation and relaxation. The housing market primarily features single detached homes and townhouses built around the late 1980s, with spacious floor plans including three to four or more bedrooms.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Covington is a fairly convenient part of the Seattle metropolitan area for traveling by car. It is very convenient to access a parking spot. On the other hand, the public transit service in Covington is not very frequent. Thankfully, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. This part of the Seattle metropolitan area is not particularly amenable to cycling as the bicycling network is not very extensive, and there are a fair number of slopes. Traveling as a pedestrian is also not very convenient for property owners in Covington because very few day-to-day errands can be run without needing a car.
Services
It is a short distance to reach primary schools from any location in Covington. However, it can be difficult to travel to high schools from homes for sale in this part of the Seattle metropolitan area. When it comes to eating, a supermarket is ordinarily reachable within a very long pedestrian trip from any location in this city. Residents are served by over 50 restaurants and coffee shops as well.
Character
Covington is a great city to buy a home in for those who prefer a slower-paced atmosphere. This city is especially quiet, as the streets tend to be very tranquil. Finally, there are over 100 green spaces nearby for residents to unwind in, such as Jenkins Creek Natural Area and Covington Community Park, which makes it easy to reach them.
Car friendly7.8
Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.6
A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant
Transit friendly1.4
Infrequent or no transit options nearby
Restaurants4.6
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.4
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping3.4
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes3.2
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife3.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $46,303
- Median Household Income
- $121,038
Housing Type
- 88.3% SINGLE DETACHED
- 1.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.1% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.1% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 6.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.6% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 88.3%
- Semi detached
- 1.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.1%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.1%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 6.0%
- Mobile
- 2.6%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 41.7
- 0 to 4
- 5.9%
- 5 to 9
- 6.4%
- 10 to 14
- 7.3%
- 15 to 19
- 8.4%
- 20 to 24
- 4.4%
- 25 to 29
- 4.1%
- 30 to 34
- 5.9%
- 35 to 39
- 6.9%
- 40 to 44
- 10.1%
- 45 to 49
- 6.5%
- 50 to 54
- 7.2%
- 55 to 59
- 7.1%
- 60 to 64
- 8.1%
- 65 to 69
- 4.2%
- 70 to 74
- 3.3%
- 75 to 79
- 1.2%
- 80 to 84
- 1.3%
- 85 and over
- 1.6%
Education Level
- 6.7% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 24.4% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.4% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 11.9% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 21.4% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 7.5% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.1% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.7%
- High School
- 24.4%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.4%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's degree
- 21.4%
- Master's degree
- 7.5%
- Professional degree
- 1.1%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 1.7% TRANSIT
- 85.8% DRIVE
- 0.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.5%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 1.7%
- Drive
- 85.8%
- Other
- 0.9%
- None
- 11.1%
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New Listing
17735 SE 261ST STCOVINGTON, WA 98042
3
2
1,590 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Windermere Real Estate/east; Andrew Wenzl; (206) 330-5645; andrewwenzl@windermere.com
MLS® #: 2591939
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3
2
1,550 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 2586465
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MLS® #: 2596870
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5
3
2,650 SQ FT
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MLS® #: 2592932
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4
3
2,060 SQ FT
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17401 SE 264TH STCOVINGTON, WA 98042
3
2
1,150 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Century 21 North Homes Realty; Greg Gai; (425) 298-3425; GGai@c21nhr.com
MLS® #: 2552845
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18215 SE 261ST CTCOVINGTON, WA 98042
4
3
1,770 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Kelly Right Re of Seattle Llc; Tam Le; (360) 870-6289; tamtle360@gmail.com
MLS® #: 2579129
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17326 SE 265TH STCOVINGTON, WA 98042
3
2
1,060 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Spivey Realty Group, Llc; Chris Pierog; (360) 581-0167; chris@spiveyrealtygroup.com
MLS® #: 2504537
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3
1
1,140 SQ FT
Listing Broker: Real Broker Llc; Dustin Comey; (425) 585-8025; dustin@veteranteam.us
MLS® #: 2590847
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