Sold991d on marketHistoric · 90 yrs

431 Scenic Way

Kent, WA, 98030 • Scenic Hill • King County

$1,030,000

$188/sqft

6Beds

4Baths

5,470Sqft

0.51 acLot

1936Built

Property DNA

6 highlights

Scenic Views

City · Territorial

Craftsman Style

Built 1936 · 90 years of history

Scenic Hill

Outdoor Living

Hardwood · Wall to Wall Carpet · Second Kitchen · Second Primary Bedroom · Ceiling Fan(s) · Double Pane/Storm Window · Dining Room · French Doors · Skylight(s) · Walk-In Closet(s) · Wet Bar · Wine Cellar · Fireplace · Water Heater

4 Fireplaces

Wood Burning · Lower Level: 1 · Main Level: 2 · Upper Level: 1 · Fireplace

Hardwood & Marble & Stone Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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991 days on market

Established listing

$188/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1936 · Historic

Mid-century home with modern updates throughout. Near Kent Station and the Sounder train for easy commuting. Mature landscaping gives a sense of privacy and seclusion while also being sited on historic Scenic Hill with stunning valley and skylines views. Ample space for development and parking with .51 acres over 3 parcels. Updates include a new chef’s kitchen filled with natural light and featuring new appliances, solid table, wet bar, kettle faucet. New windows, flooring and paint inside and out. Updated upstairs bathrooms, new water heater and boiler. Bedroom/office on the main with separate entrance. 600sqft MIL has separate mailing address and covered entrance with great rental income potential. Unique fishpond and waterwheel feature!

Standout features identified

Our analysis highlights separate mailing address, historic scenic hill, and updated upstairs bathrooms as key attractions of this home.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$6,387/month

Principal & Interest$5,014

Property Tax$1,030

Insurance$343

Down payment20% ($206,000)

3%50%

Est. 6.14% rate · 30yr fixed · $824,000 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingle Family Residence

Year Built1936

HeatingFireplace, Insert, Radiator, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

CoolingNone

ParkingDriveway, Off Street

Lot0.51 Acres

Property

Home typeSingle Family

Sub-typeSingle Family Residence

StyleCraftsman

ConditionGood

Year built1936

Stories2

Systems

HeatingFireplace, Insert, Radiator, Electric, Natural Gas, Wood

CoolingNone

RoofComposition

ConstructionMetal/Vinyl, Wood Siding

Water / SewerPublic, Company: City of Kent / Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kent

Parking & Outdoor

ParkingDriveway, Off Street

BasementDaylight,Partially Finished

Fireplaces4

Lot0.51 Acres

Location & Tax

NeighborhoodScenic Hill

Annual tax$7,806

Parcel2422049106

Bathrooms & Fees

Full baths3

Features & details

13 categories of property features

Interior Features

Interior

Ceiling Fan(s)

Dining Room

Appliances

Dishwasher_

Double Oven

Dryer

GarbageDisposal_

Microwave_

Refrigerator_

StoveRange_

Washer

Dishwasher

Garbage Disposal

Microwave

Refrigerator

StoveRange

Water Heater: Gas

Water Heater Location: Basement

Flooring

Hardwood

Marble

Stone

Vinyl Plank

Carpet

Heating

Fireplace

Insert

Radiator

Electric

Natural Gas

Wood

Cooling

None

Fireplace

Wood Burning

Lower Level: 1

Main Level: 2

Upper Level: 1

Fireplace

Windows

Double Pane/Storm Window

Skylight(s)

Exterior Features

Parking

Driveway

Off Street

Construction

Metal/Vinyl

Wood Siding

Patio & Porch

Hardwood

Wall to Wall Carpet

Second Kitchen

Second Primary Bedroom

Ceiling Fan(s)

Double Pane/Storm Window

Dining Room

French Doors

Skylight(s)

Walk-In Closet(s)

Wet Bar

Wine Cellar

Fireplace

Water Heater

Lot Features

Paved

Cable TV

Deck

Fenced-Partially

Gas Available

High Speed Internet

Outbuildings

Patio

Views

City

Territorial

Utilities

Comcast

Room details

18 rooms detailed

Master Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Second

Bedroom

Lower

Bedroom

Main

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusSold

Days on market991

Est. value$1,191,400

Est. rent$4,873/mo

Tax rate0.82%

Price/sqft$188

On marketDec 11, 2023

PostedApr 6, 2023

Last sold$1,030,000

MLS statusSold

MLS updatedFeb 6, 2024

Tour days6

How are the schools in Kent?

3 schools rated nearby

Scenic Hill Elementary School

Primary • Public • PK-6

1.1 mi

Mill Creek Middle School

Middle • Public • 7-8

0.5 mi

Kent-Meridian High School

High • Public • 9-12

1.0 mi

Location

Kent, WA, 98030

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Price history

5 events

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Jul 20, 2023Sold$1,030,000$188NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Jun 3, 2023Pending Sale$1,149,900$210NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 26, 2023Price Change$1,149,900$210NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

May 5, 2023Price Change$1,199,500$219NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Apr 6, 2023Listed For Sale$1,230,000$225NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Sold$1,030,000

Jul 20, 2023•$188/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Pending Sale$1,149,900

Jun 3, 2023•$210/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$1,149,900

May 26, 2023•$210/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Price Change$1,199,500

May 5, 2023•$219/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Listed For Sale$1,230,000

Apr 6, 2023•$225/sqft•NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID

Tax history

21 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 7, 2024$8,301$786,000

Apr 7, 2023$7,728$700,000

Apr 7, 2022$8,558$794,000

Apr 7, 2021$7,807$633,000

Apr 7, 2020$7,046$541,000

Apr 7, 2019$6,714$515,000

Apr 7, 2018$6,287$499,000

Apr 7, 2017$6,185$442,000

Apr 7, 2016$5,593$423,000

Apr 7, 2015$5,593$406,000

Apr 7, 2014$5,593$366,000

Apr 7, 2013$5,593$328,000

Apr 7, 2012—$313,000

Apr 7, 2011—$332,000

Apr 7, 2010—$359,000

Apr 7, 2009—$359,000

Apr 7, 2007—$404,000

Apr 7, 2006—$378,000

Apr 7, 2005—$357,000

Apr 7, 2001$3,384$239,000

Apr 7, 2000$3,133$211,000

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Kent, WA • King County

Nearby neighborhoods

East Hill-MeridianLake MeridianLake Morton-BerrydaleMill CreekRiverviewSaltair HillsScenic HillThe LakesWest Hill

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Nearby zip codes

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Est. value$1,191,400

Est. rent$4,873/mo

30yr rate est.6.14%

Affordability$6,056/mo

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