Homes for Sale in Covington, WA

Homeowners are attracted to Covington for its quaint, small-town feel. With parks, stores and good schools closeby, Covington is perfect for singles, families and retired folks looking for a slower pace of live, without sacraficing any of the convenience of a larger city. Covington is also great for outdoors-enthusiast, with many local parks and hiking trails. 

Location

Covington is a city located in King County, about 35 miles southeast of downtown Seattle. It is bordered by Maple Valley to the northeast and Kent to the west. Popular neighborhoods and communities include: Little Soos Creek, Cedar Creek Park and Tahoma Crest.

About the Homes For Sale in Covington, WA

The majority of homes in Covington are either ramblers or craftsman-style homes. On average Covington homes are fairly spacious, with anywhere between 3 and 5 bedrooms. 

Single Family Homes in Covington, WA

• 25 homes are currently listed for sale in Covington WA.
• 223 single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $652,000 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 1,980 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Covington listings page for updates on a daily basis.

New Home Construction in Covington

New homes in Covington are usually located in new home communities. Some of the most popular new home communities in Covington include: Alpine Glen, Cascara Creek, Eldorado Springs and Little Soos Creek. 

New Construction Single Family Homes

• 12 new homes are currently listed for sale in Covington WA.
• 21 new single family homes sold and closed in the last 12 months.
• Prices - $994,995 was the median closing price in the last 6 months.
• Sizes - 2,694 SQFT was the median home size.

Please see our Covington new homes page for updates on a daily basis.

Schools in Covington, WA

The city of Covington is served by the Kent School District.

Public elementary schools in the area include:

• Jenkins Creek Elementary
• Covington Elementary
• Crestwood Elementary
• Cedar Valley Elementary

Covington middle schools include:

• Mattson Middle School
• Cedar Heights Middle School

Local public high schools include: 

• Kentwood High School
• Kentlake High School

For those looking to send their children to private school, nearby options include:

• Sunbeams Lutheran School (Pre-K-5)
• Rainier Christian Schools (Pre-K-12)

Activities, Parks & Recreation

One popular passtime in Covington is a trip to Cedar Creek Park. The 110-acre wooded area has a network of trails, perfect for walkers, hikers and bikers. 

Another great family friendly spot in Covington is Covington Community Park and Soccer Field. The park has a playground, soccer field, covered picnic area, a pond and tennis courts. 

Covington Restaurants

There are many popular restaurants in Covington, which include:

• Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
• Benjarong Thai Cuisine
• Trapper's Sushi
• The Rock Wood Fired Pizza
• Nikki's Restaurant and Lounge

Shopping & Restaurants

Popular spots for shopping in Covington include:

• Covington Esplanade
• Walmart
• Covington Center
• Costco

Getting Around Covington, WA

There are many bus stops located along main road SE 272nd St. Metro Route 168 will take passengers from downtown Covington to downtown Kent. From there, those commuting to Seattle can take the Sound Transit Train from the Kent Station to one of the Seattle Stations. 

Drivers can take SR 18 from Covington southwest to I-5. I-5 will take commuters to Seattle, SeaTac Airport and Tacoma. 

Common Commute Times (by car)

• Downtown Seattle - 41 mins
• Puyallup - 33 mins
• Downtown Bellevue - 37 mins
• Redmond (Microsoft) - 43 mins
• Federal Way - 23 mins
• Renton - 28 mins

Covington, WA Real Estate Agent

Have specific questions and want help from a friendly area expect? Contact Joan today!

Joan Posanke

TPG Realty | Keller Williams

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