For Sale

$840,000

For sale

12842 SE••••• 242nd Ct (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Kent, WA 98030

4Beds

3Baths

2,400Sq Ft Living

9,047Sq Ft Lot

1992Year Built

Property Description

Beautifully maintained, ready-to-move-in 4-bedroom home offering flexible living. Perfect blend of privacy with many upgrades throughout the home. Situated in a cul-de-sac with low-maintenance landscaping that provides a new homeowner with the opportunity to create their own personal touches. Located near Clark Lake, trails, and local shopping. The open-concept main floor showcases a large eat-in kitchen with high-end granite countertops, a formal dining room with a built-in granite-top buffet, a family room with a beautifully built-in granite entertainment cabinet and gas fireplace, and solid wood kitchen cabinets with full pull-out shelves. Easy-to-maintain tile and laminate floors. Large office or optional fifth bedroom adjoins elegant power-room 3/4 bath with high-end granite vanity top. Full laundry room with included washer and dryer next to access to large 3-car garage with cabinetry, newer hot water tank. Upstairs offers 4 bedrooms, including spacious primary suite with large walk-in closet, adjoining full bath with granite vanity top and soaking tub surrounded by a tile floor, and a frameless glass shower. Main bath tile floor and granite vanity. All window ledges are tastefully selected granite for easy cleaning and no maintenance. Roof is 50 year life. PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS: Located in a quiet, desirable cul-de-sac near Clark Lake. Features a rare main-floor bedroom/office with an adjacent 3/4 bath-perfect for multi-generational living or working from home.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type: Single Family
Status: For Sale
Listed: Jul 31, 2026
Price per Sq Ft: $350/sqft
ZIP Code: 98030
Full Baths: 2
Stories: 2
Parking: Garage Attached
Heating: Forced Air
Construction: Brick, Wood, Brick, Wood
Property Tax (2026): $8,349/yr
Assessed Value: $774,000
Last Sold: $310,000 · Dec 10, 2009
Neighborhood: East Hill
County: King
School District: Kent School District

Estimated Value

$828,918Range $757,500 to $865,300

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Possible: 5
Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bedrooms On Upper Level: 3
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3 Level: Main

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 2.75
Full Bathrooms: 2
3/4 Bathrooms: 1
Bathrooms On Main Level: 3
Three Quarter Bathrooms On Main Level: 1
Full Bathrooms On Main Level: 2

Land Info

Land Lease: No
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Paved, Sidewalk
Lot Size Acres: 0.2077
Lot Size Square Feet: 9049

Utilities

Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas
Sewer: Sewer Connected
Water Source: Community

Appliances

Dishwasher
Disposal
Dryer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Stove(s)/Range(s)
Washer

Other Rooms

Bathroom - Full Level: Main
Bathroom - Three Quarter Level: Main

Home Features

View: City

Interior Features

Dining Room, Fireplace, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Wall to Wall Carpet

Garage and Parking

Attached Garage: Yes
Covered Spaces: 3
Open Parking: No
Parking Features: Garage-Attached
Parking Total: 3

School Information

Elementary School: Martin Sortun Elem
High School: Kentridge High
High School District: Kent
Middle School: Meridian Jnr High
School District: Kent

Heating and Cooling

Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating Features: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric,Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Water Heaters: Gas

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 7793
Source Listing Status: Active
County: King
Directions: From SE 240th ST, Kent, WA, turn East onto 132nd Ave SE, turn right onto SE 245th, turn right onto 129th Ave SE, turn left onto SE 242nd Ct.
Tax Year: 2026
Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Microwave(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Area: 330 - Kent
List Development Name: East Hill
Source Neighborhood: East Hill
Parcel Number: 1509500280
Subdivision: East Hill
Zoning: NR-2

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 2400
Year Built: 1992
Building Area Total: 2400
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Brick, Wood, Brick, Wood
Levels: Two
Property Age: 34
Roof: Composition
Levels or Stories: Two
Structure Type: House
House Style: 2 Story
Total Area Sqft: 2400
Elevation Units: Feet
Year Built Effective: 1992

Exterior and Lot Features

Cable TV
Deck
Gas Available
High Speed Internet
Deck: Yes

Amenities and Community Features

Community Features: Trails

Price & Event History

Date	Event	Price	$/Sq Ft
Jul 31, 2026	Listed	$840,000	$350
Dec 10, 2009	Sold	$310,000	$129
Sep 29, 1992	Sold	$202,380	$84

Property Tax History

Year	Tax	Assessed	Land	Building	Market
2026	$8,349	$774,000	$234,000	$540,000	$774,000
2025	$7,540	$774,000	$234,000	$540,000	$774,000
2024	$7,026	$744,000	$225,000	$519,000	$744,000
2023	$7,740	$741,000	$256,000	$485,000	$741,000
2022	$7,053	$591,000	$207,000	$384,000	$591,000
2021	$6,343	$505,000	$177,000	$328,000	$505,000
2020	$6,057	$481,000	$148,000	$333,000	$481,000
2019	$5,594	$466,000	$141,000	$325,000	$466,000
2018	$5,515	$413,000	$135,000	$278,000	$413,000
2017	$5,183	$393,000	$152,000	$241,000	$393,000
2016	$5,180	$373,000	$145,000	$228,000	$373,000
2015	$4,793	$336,000	$145,000	$191,000	$336,000

Nearby Schools

6/10
Martin Sortun Elementary School
Public · Elementary · Grades K-5
0.5 mi
7/10
Meridian Middle School
Public · Middle · Grades 6-8
0.7 mi
4/10
Kentwood High School
Public · High · Grades 9-12
2.5 mi
NR
Educational Co-Operative School
Private · Elementary, Middle, High
0.9 mi