11627 SE 228th Pl

SHORT TERM (80 DAYS) LEASE. NO DAYCARES (HOA won't allow). NO PETS Large (2,100 sq feet), 3 bed/2.5 bath home is UNIQUE: large kitchen with tons of cabinets; TWO living rooms; high ceiling; TWO fireplaces; dining room; laminate and hardwood floors; high-quality carpet; plenty of windows; two-car garage; connected master bath with soaking tub; Larger privacy-fenced yard; covered outdoor sitting area; large deck; tool shed; storage attic. Please compare this house to the 100s of smaller (~1,800 sq feet), cheaply built, mass-produced units "boasting" identical floor plans and postage-stamp sized yards crammed onto tiny lots. These "professionally managed" units have granite countertops. But no soul. And you can't look out your living room window without seeing your pajama-clad neighbor in his kitchen. AREA: Hunter's Run Residential Area (Landlord pays HOA fees) is on East Hill. Halfway between Seattle and Tacoma, the house is centrally located in King County near several schools. Far enough from commercial areas, but not too far. 6-minute drive to: Sounder Transit Train (Sounder is a 20 min ride to Seattle avoiding all traffic); Shopping (Fred Meyer, Target, Safeway, Mall, Movie Theater); restaurants; and any other amenity you could want. Seattle, Renton, Auburn, and Federal Way are all within short driving distance. There is a ballfield with a running track within a 10-minute walk, and there are multiple parks within a very short drive. There is a Metro Transit bus stop about half a mile away. HOUSE: 2,100 square feet, non-pet house. -Two-Stories, plus attic above garage for storage; -Vaulted ceiling on first floor. On second floor, a loft-like opening to downstairs; -Three bedrooms on second floor; -Two full bathrooms on second floor (one with tub/shower, one with shower and tub--connected to master bedroom); -One Half-bath/laundry room on first floor -Hardwood floor dining room with large window; -Large carpeted formal living room with high ceiling; -Large faux hardwood floor T.V./living room off kitchen; -Breakfast nook off Kitchen; -Good size kitchen with tons of cabinets, dishwasher, garbage disposal; -Newer insulation in crawlspace = lower bills for you -All carpet is less than 5 years old -Two-car garage (driveway has room for two more) YARD: house sits on a 7,655 square foot lot. -Covered gazebo-type area; -Large deck; -Flower beds; -Tool shed MISCELLANEOUS: House has relatively new A/C (electric) and Heater units. Water heater is less than 5 years old. Windows are newer and eco-friendly, will save on utilities, which tenant pays. House is wired for security system. Lease term (i.e., months) is negotiable, but MUST END no later than 26 December 2025. ABOUT THE LANDLORD: -King County Employee -U.S. Marine Officer Reservist -Owns house, no management company. This means your calls and emails, maintenance requests will be promptly responded to, and all the photos you see are the real deal. No photo shop or wide-angle stuff. ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS: -Employment and income verification -Background check (No serious convictions past 10 years) -Credit check -Rental History and verification NO PETS, PLEASE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF INCOME. NO DAYCARE OR OTHER BUSINESS (HOA SAYS "NO"). HAVE A MERITORIOUS DAY. SHORT-TERM. 80 days at most. Tenant must vacate no later than 26 December 2025. HOA prohibits all forms of business, to include day-care businesses.