Kent, WA

Even though I specialize in the Maple Valley market area, I have been listing and selling homes throughout South King and North Pierce counties for nearly twenty years.

I'm delighted to be marketing this charming 3 BR 1.75 Rambler in the Park Orchard area of Kent, WA.

The home is solid 1960's construction with extensive hardwood floors, but has been updated throughout over the years; plumbing and newer vinyl windows to name a few of the major ones.

The remodeled Kitchen boasts Corian counters, gleaming Oak Cabinetry, an undermount sink and insta-hot water unit.

In the formal Living Room, you'll find a large picture window and freestanding gas fireplace. The Family room is warm and comfortable with a bay window overlooking the front yard.

Both bathrooms have been updated, and the home has economical forced air gas heat.

The backyard features a fully covered tile patio with hot tub and BBQ ready deck for your outdoor get-togethers. The rear yard is also fully fenced and has a storage shed.

The garage features a door on each side of the house, convenient for "pull through" access to the rear yard.

There is also Boat/RV parking for your toys!

This home is priced at a very attractive $237,500 and is not a short sale.

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The Quadrant homes for sale at Kentlake Highlands are priced at a value that is most impressive. Currently, the builder, Quadrant Homes, has two of their model homes for sale and nearly all presales are completed. There is one active listing for a resale home that was built in 2008. A short sale home with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, Loft and walk-in closets in every bedroom. This Quadrant Homes at Kentlake Highlands home is like new as the current owner showed great pride of ownership. The resale is listed at $269,900 and is 2180 square feet. My favorite room in the home is the loft. A multi-purpose room, game room, media room....you name it!

Kentlake Highlands is located in a desireable location as it is nestled between Druids Glenn Golf Course, Lake Sawyer and Kentlake High School. The community is unincorporated King County with a Kent address, yet it sits between Covington, Maple Valley and Black Diamond.

This may seem far, however, there is Hwy 18 and Hwy 169 to connect a Kentlake Highland resident to I-90 and I-405 within minutes. Drive 1.5 miles to Kent-Kangley road and take a left to Covington with Kohl's, Fred Meyer, Costco, Safeway, Home Depot, restaurants galore and many more amenties. Drive a few miles further to drop down to Kent Station. Or take a right at Kent Kangley and drive into Maple Valley- 4 corners.

Homes for sale at Kentlake Highlands are built by Quadrant Homes and feature popular Lifestyle Plans, which allow you to configure the layout of your home to meet your specific lifestyle needs. Change the location of the kitchen, enlarge the garage, add bedrooms and much more, often at no additional cost. Homes range from 1500 square feet ($223,900) up to 3500 square feet ($321,900). This is the base price and you can add features that fit your lifestyle, needs and wants.

Kentlake Highlands is in the Kent school district and feeds into Sawyer Woods Elementary, Cedar Heights Middle School and Kentlake High School. The high school is directly behind the community.

The homes for sale at Kentlake Highlands are available immediately for purchase. For viewing, please call Nancy Hill, Windermere at 253.653.6323 to arrange an appointment.

You can view these homes online at www.BestKingCountyRealEstate.com

Last weekend was the anniversary of the opening of the very first "motel" in America and the world. Originally known as the Milestone Mo-Tel it opened for business on December 12th 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California. The location was chosen because it was about half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco which was a two-day drive in those days. Arthur S. Heineman recognized the need for such a facility and combined the convenience of a campground with the comforts and respectability of a hotel with the new Mo-Tel idea. The original plan was to include bungalows and attached apartments with baths and showers in each unit and parking outside each room. The overall plan was to develop a chain of Mo-Tels nationwide but that never occurred under Mr. Heinemans oversight. Staying at a Mo-Tel was a luxury in those days and most people just camped beside their car or just stayed home. Now, it's hard to imagine road travel without motels.

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net

Kent single family home sales were down 11.5 % in November from October sales figures. Year over year sales improved 30.8% when comparing sold properties from November 2008 to November 2009. November 2009 saw fewer new listings, solds and pendeds than the previous month. The average sold price was approximately $278,000 as compared to $314,000 in November 2008. Chart copyright Trendgraphix, Inc.

Greg Saffell

(206) 617-2247

REMAX Performance Plus

Information About Kent WA Real Estate

gregsaffell@comcast.net