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20511 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA, 98042

$852,500·3 bd·2 ba·NWMLS #2527848

Estimated Arrivva buyer rebate$7,000 to $16,000

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Listing data from NWMLS. Listing courtesy of Cindy Smalley of Around the Clock, Inc. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.

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$852,500
96 Days On Site

20511 SE 261st Place
Covington, WA 98042

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
4
Beds
3
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
1
Partial Bath
2,700
SqFt
$316
/SqFt
2004
Built
Cumulative Days On Market:
78
Subdivision:
Covington
County:
King
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Cindy Smalley of Around the Clock, Inc.
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Home was temporarily off the market to refresh the interior, install new sod, and bark in front and backyard. It's ready for you now! This home is waiting for you and is ideally situated in a sweet spot on this small cul-de-sac. Beautifully designed space offers comfort, a prime location, and functionality. 2,700 sq ft, with dramatic, soaring ceilings and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light, creating a bright, inviting ambiance. 4 spacious bedrooms (one on the main floor) and 2.5 bathrooms. The primary bedroom has an attached luxury 5-piece ensuite and a walk-in closet. You'll enjoy both a living room and a family room. Gorgeous gourmet kitchen made for entertaining with ample counter space and cupboards galore. Gas fireplace, Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main floor, and carpeted upstairs. The beautiful backyard retreat is 7,646 sq ft, perfect for relaxing or hosting guests for a BBQ, and is fully fenced and tree-lined, offering privacy. It includes a hot tub. Three-car garage with a shop area, wired for a generator and/or air tools, and an extra storage shed off the garage. Sprinkler system front and back yard! Be sure to check out the walk-through tour attached to the NWMLS.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$852,500
Days On Site 
96 Days
Bedrooms 
4
Inside Area (SqFt) 
2,700 sqft
Total Baths 
3
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
1
Lot Size 
0.1755 Acres
Year Built 
2004
MLS® Number 
2527848
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$6,948
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
$50 monthly
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
9 hours agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoStatus changed to Active
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.1755
Attached Garage 
Yes
Direction Faces 
North
Foundation 
See Remarks
Garage 
Yes
Land Lease 
No
Levels 
Two
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
SqFt Total 
2700
Style 
Contemporary
Utilities 
Sewer Connected
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorDisposalGas Water HeaterWasherWater Heater
Basement 
None
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplace Features 
Gas
Fireplaces 
1
Flooring 
Vinyl
Heating 
ElectricForced Air
Interior 
Walk-In Closet(s)Ceiling Fan(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Main Level Bedrooms 
1
Spa 
Yes
Bathroom Full 
Level - Second
Bathroom Half 
Level - Main
Bedroom 
Level - Second
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Exterior Features
Exterior 
Garden
Fencing 
Partial
Lot Features 
LevelCul-De-SacPaved
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Composition
Spa 
Yes
View 
Territorial
Waterview 
Territorial
Community Features
Association Fee 
$50.0
Association Fee Frequency 
Monthly
MLS Area 
320 - Black Diamond/Maple Valley
School District 
Kent
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventionalFHAVA Loan
Schools
School District
Kent
Elementary School
Jenkins Creek Elem
Middle School
Cedar Heights Jnr Hi
High School
Kentlake High
Courtesy of NWMLS
Listing courtesy of Cindy Smalley of Around the Clock, Inc.



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Last checked: 2026-09-10 12:22 AM PDT

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*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.

Questions about this listing

How much could a buyer get back on 20511 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA, 98042?
Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $7,000 to $16,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
Who is the listing brokerage for 20511 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA, 98042?
Listing courtesy of Cindy Smalley of Around the Clock, Inc, per NWMLS listing #2527848. Arrivva is not the listing brokerage: Arrivva is a separate flat-fee brokerage that represents you as the buyer, with your interests first and no dual agency, ever. How Arrivva represents buyers
How do I schedule a tour of 20511 SE 261st Place, Covington, WA, 98042?
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