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Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $195,200

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $195,200 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $206,800 $146,400
Median Condo Value $125,700 $145,200
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $117,200 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $189,900 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $232,800 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 87.2% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 29.9% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $111 $92
Median List Price $199,500 $185,000
Median Sale Price $179,100 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 93 267,974
Property Tax $3,052 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 4.7% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $113 $106
1-Yr. Change -9.2% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 5 50,078
New Construction 37 44,564
Foreclosures 184 521,599


Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Kent homes

Sold 05/01/2012 for $358,900
4 beds, 3.5 baths, 2,980 sq ft

Sold 05/01/2012 for $114,900
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,314 sq ft

Sold 05/01/2012 for $186,500
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,660 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $162,750
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,670 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $73,000
2 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,034 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $360,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 3,700 sq ft

Sold 04/30/2012 for $325,000
4 beds, 2.0 baths, 2,880 sq ft

Sold 04/27/2012 for $160,000
3 beds, 3.02 baths, 2,420 sq ft

Sold 04/27/2012 for $230,000
4 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,019 sq ft

Sold 04/27/2012 for $135,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 1,660 sq ft



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Schools

Cedar Heights Middle School

19640 SE 272ND St | (253) 373-7620

Cedar Valley Elementary School

26500 Timberlane Way SE | (253) 373-7649

Covington Elementary School

17070 SE Wax Rd | (253) 373-7652

Crestwood Elementary School

25225 180TH SE | (253) 373-7634

East Hill Elementary School

9825 South 240TH | (253) 373-7455

Emerald Park Elementary School

11800 SE 216TH St | (253) 373-3850

George T. Daniel Elementary School

11310 SE 248TH St | (253) 373-7615

Grass Lake Elementary School

28700 191ST Place SE | (253) 373-7661

Horizon Elementary School

26741 144TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7313

Jenkins Creek Elementary School

26915 186TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7331

Kent Elementary School

24700 64TH Ave South | (253) 373-7497

Kent Phoenix Academy

11000 SE 264TH St | (253) 373-7200

Kent-Meridian High School

10020 SE 256TH St | (253) 373-7405

Kentlake High School

21401 SE 300 St | (253) 373-4900

Kentridge High School

12430 SE 208TH St | (253) 373-7345

Kentwood High School

25800 164TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7680

Lake Youngs Elementary School

19660 142ND SE | (253) 373-7646

Martin Sortun Elementary School

12711 SE 248TH St | (253) 373-7314

Mattson Middle School

16400 SE 251ST | (253) 373-7368

Meadow Ridge Elementary School

27710 108TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7870

Meridian Elementary School

25621 140TH SE | (253) 373-7664

Meridian Middle School

23480 120 Ave SE | (253) 373-7383

Mill Creek Middle School

620 North Central Ave | (253) 373-7200

Millennium Elementary School

11919 SE 270 St | (253) 373-3900

Neely O Brien Elementary School

6300 South 236TH St | (253) 373-7434

Panther Lake Elementary School

10200 216TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7470

Park Orchard Elementary School

11010 SE 232ND | (253) 373-7473

Pine Tree Elementary School

27825 118TH SE | (253) 373-7687

Regional Justice Center

12033 SE 256TH St | (253) 373-7454

Scenic Hill Elementary School

26025 Woodland Way South | (253) 373-7479

Soos Creek Elementary School

12651 SE 218TH Place | (253) 373-7690

Springbrook Elementary School

20035 100TH Ave SE | (253) 373-7485

Star Lake Elementary School

4014 South 270TH | (253) 945-4000

Sunnycrest Elementary School

24629 42ND AV South | (253) 945-4100

Sunrise Elementary School

22300 132ND Ave SE | (253) 373-7630

Totem Middle School

26630 40TH Ave South | (253) 945-5100

Childrens and Academy Schools

318 5th Ave SO | (253) 852-4949
PK, K-11 |
WA Private Schools

Cascade Vista Baptist School

11517 SE 208TH St | (253) 854-8088
PK, K-12 |
WA Private Schools

Sunbeams Lutheran School

23810 112TH Ave SE | (253) 854-3240
PK, K-1 |
WA Private Schools

Children’s Therapy Center

10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd | (253) 945-2084

Children’s Therapy Center

10811 SE Kent Kanlgey Rd | (206) 433-2217

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Walk Score


Kelly Latte’s


based on 19 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
24220 132nd Ave SE, Kent

Xiu Xian Tea


based on 16 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
308 Washington Ave S, Kent

Szechuan First Restaurant


based on 71 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Szechuan
18124 E Valley Hwy, Kent

Nevermind Tavern


based on 15 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hot Dogs, Pubs
209 E Meeker St, Kent

Olive Tree


based on 33 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
12910 SE Kent Kangley Rd, Kent

Jasmine Mongolian Grill


based on 33 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Mongolian
24060 104th Ave SE, Kent

Jersey Mike’s Subs


based on 35 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sandwiches
18119 E Valley Hwy S, Ste 107, Kent

Valerio’s Tropical Bake Shop


based on 19 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bakeries, Filipino
Great Wall Shopping Mall, 18230 E Valley Hwy, Kent

Airways Brewing Company


based on 23 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Local Flavor, Breweries
6644 S 196th St, #T-100, Kent

Larry’s Brewing Supply


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits
7405 S 212th St, Ste 103, Kent

Kona Kai Coffee Company


based on 25 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea, Hawaiian
124 4th Ave S, Ste 180, Kent

Nazes Seafood


based on 23 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Seafood
26220 116th Ave SE, Kent

Sushi Kuine Japanese Restaurant


based on 26 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
202 W Gowe St, Kent

Fred Meyer


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery, Gas & Service Stations
25250 Pacific Hwy S, Kent

WinCo Foods


based on 58 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Grocery
21100 91st Pl S, Kent

Boba Express


based on 14 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Coffee & Tea
18230 E Valley Hwy, Ste 176, Kent

Saimin Says


based on 96 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hawaiian, Breakfast & Brunch
6621 S 211th St, Kent

India Combo


based on 12 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Indian
24023 104th Ave SE, Kent

Green Village Restaurant 3


based on 11 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Chinese
21226 84th Ave S, Kent

Fil Cuisine


based on 18 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Filipino
23843 108th Ave SE, Kent

Local Content from NileGuide

Things to See and Do


Map of Things to See and Do


Suggested Trip Itineraries

One Day Wander

If you are in the unfortunate position of having only one day in Seattle there are a few things you must see while you’re here and a few restauraunts you should definitely not miss.
read more about One Day Wander (read morePDF guide)

Local Food

There is nothing better than good food and spectacular scenery. Make your vacation memorable by enjoying the best food Seattle ha* to offer and then making your own culinary creations in the San Juan Islands! Eating local in Seattle is a food lover’s dream, all the best restaurants have caught on to the concept that local, sea*onally appropriate food not only ta*tes better but also ha* the add… (read morePDF guide)

Two Days in Seattle

If you can only make it into town for the weekend there are a few things you should definitely see. Start out with Pike Place Market, stop by the Seattle Art Museum and then hıt the local music scene. Brunch is essential for the morning after then head up to Capital hill for some great views of the city, some shopping, the A*ian Art Museum and a walk in the park.
read more about Two Days in Sea… (read morePDF guide)

Eating Local

Eating local in Seattle is a food lover’s dream, all the best restaurants have caught on to the concept that local, sea*onally appropriate food not only ta*tes better but also ha* the added benefit of supporting local farmers, fisherman, ranchers and foragers and this provides the additional benefit of creating a local economy that supports the preservation of farmlands, healthy forests and clea… (read morePDF guide)

Falling in love with the San Juan Islands

The San Juan Islands are geologically distinct from the rest of the region and its climate is drier and sunnier so a* a result the landscape looks like little chunks of Northern California slipping out of the deep blue channels and sparkling bays. The southwest sides of the Islands are much hotter and drier than the north ea*t slopes and a* you pa** through the Islands on the ferry you can snap s… (read morePDF guide)

Kids outings in Seattle

Three days of outdoor fun and educational outings for your wee ones chock full of fabulous activities and kid friendly restaraunts.
read more about Kids outings in Seattle (read morePDF guide)

National Park and Wilderness Tour

Take a tour of the most spectacular parks and wilderness area* on the continent! There are four main options for getting a chance to see the beautiful mountains, rivers and forests in the Northwest and you should decide ba*ed on what interests you most and how hard you want to work to get there. If you love beaches and forests, the Pacific Coa*t and the Olympic National Park are your best bet. I… (read morePDF guide)

Seven days in Seattle

If you really want to see the best of what Seattle ha* to offer without submitting yourself to guided tours or wa*ting time in area* that look exactly like every other big city in America, this is the trip for you.
read more about Seven days in Seattle (read morePDF guide)

Belltown Happy Hour Guide

Seattle rocks a killer happy hour scene – and what better neighborhood to scour between 4pm and 6pm than the one with more restaurants per square foot than any other? From beer to martinis, enchiladas to sushi, this guide has all the places you need to know about for great drinks and grub at happy hour prices.
read more about Belltown Happy Hour Guide (read morePDF guide)

A Book Lover’s Guide to Downtown Seattle

Seattle is well-known for its many cafes and fine espresso, but it seems as if every coffeehouse you stumble upon is next to a bookshop. Whether your passion is poetry, thrillers or rare and out-of-print editions of classic works, you’ll find what you want and more with this guide to the pages of downtown Seattle and Pioneer Square.
read more about A Book Lover’s Guide to Downtown Seattle (read morePDF guide)

Colleges

Colleges near Kent, WA

Public

Private



Public 4 year colleges

Highline Community College

2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA
(206) 878-3710
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 4.99

Green River Community College

12401 SE 320th St, Auburn, WA
(253) 833-9111
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 5.14

Renton Technical College

3000 NE Fourth St, Renton, WA
(425) 235-2352
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 8.00

Bates Technical College

1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA
(253) 680-7000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 15.07

Tacoma Community College

6501 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA
(253) 566-5000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 18.12

Clover Park Technical College

4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA
(253) 589-5800
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 20.35

Seattle Community College – North Campus

9600 College Way North, Seattle, WA
(206) 527-3600
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 22.46

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

9401 Farwest Dr SW, Lakewood, WA
(253) 964-6500
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 23.07

Cascadia Community College

18345 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA
(425) 352-8000
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 25.73

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA
(206) 546-4101
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 25.91

Edmonds Community College

20000 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA
(425) 640-1459
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 30.21

Cascade Beauty College

435 E Main St, Auburn, WA
(253) 288-3757
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.73

Everest College – Renton

981 Powell Avenue, Sw, Suite 200, Renton, WA
(425) 255-3281
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 5.83

Cortiva Institute – Seattle

425 Pontius Ave N Ste 100, Seattle, WA
(206) 282-1233
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.35

Divers Institute of Technology

4315 11th Ave NW, Seattle, WA
(206) 783-5542
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 20.45

Greenwood Academy of Hair

8501 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
(206) 782-0220 x5
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 22.16

Gene Juarez Academy of Beauty

10715 8th Ave NE, Seattle, WA
(206) 368-0210 x3710
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 22.77

Everest College – Seattle

2111 N. Northgate Way, Suite 218, Seattle, WA
(206) 440-3090
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.03

Everest College – Bremerton

155 Washington Ave. Ste. 200, Bremerton, WA
(360) 473-1120
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.42

Paroba College of Cosmetology

607 SE Everett Mall, Suite 5, Everett, WA
(425) 353-8193
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 36.08

ITT Technical Institute – Seattle

12720 Gateway Dr Ste 100, Seattle, WA
(206) 244-3300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 7.84

Trinity Lutheran College

2802 Wetmore Ave., Everett, WA
(425) 249-4800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 14.63

City University of Seattle

11900 NE First Street, Bellevue, WA
(425) 637-1010 x3563
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 15.32

Northwest Baptist Seminary

4301 N Stevens, Tacoma, WA
(253) 759-6104
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Other
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.67

University of Puget Sound

1500 N Warner, Tacoma, WA
(253) 879-3100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 15.81

Seattle University

900 Broadway, Seattle, WA
(206) 296-6000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 16.39

Faith Evangelical Seminary

3504 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA
(253) 752-2020 x29
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 16.76

The Art Institute of Seattle

2323 Elliott Ave, Seattle, WA
(206) 448-0900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 17.02

Mars Hill Graduate School

2501 Elliott Avenue, Seattle, WA
(206) 876-6100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.13

Cornish College of the Arts

1000 Lenora Street, Seattle, WA
(206) 726-5016
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.15

DigiPen Institute of Technology

5001-150th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
(425) 558-0299
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 18.53

Northwest University

5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
(425) 822-8266
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 18.64

Seattle Pacific University

3307 3rd Ave W, Seattle, WA
(206) 281-2000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 19.62

Pacific Lutheran University

1010 122nd St So, Tacoma, WA
(253) 531-6900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 20.24

Seattle Institute of Oriental Medicine

916 NE 65th St., Seattle, WA
(206) 517-4541
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 20.66

Bastyr University

14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA
(425) 425-3110
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 23.92

Northwest College of Art

16301 Creative Dr NE, Poulsbo, WA
(360) 779-9993
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 32.50

Seattle Community College – South Campus

6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA
(206) 764-5300
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 13.30

Bellevue Community College

3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA
(425) 564-1000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 13.90

Seattle Community College – Central Campus

1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA
(206) 587-3800
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 16.79

University of Washington – Seattle Campus

1400 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle, WA
(206) 543-2100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 20,000 & Above
Distance: 19.29

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

11605 132nd Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
(425) 739-8100
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 21.87

Olympic College

1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA
(360) 792-6050
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 24.27

Evergreen Beauty & Barber College

14045 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA
(425) 643-0270
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 16.66

BJ’s Beauty and Barber College

5239 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA
(253) 473-4320
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 18.34

Seattle Midwifery School

4000 NE 41st St, Building D, Suite 3, Seattle, WA
(206) 322-8834 x103
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.10

Evergreen Beauty and Barber College

802 SE Everett Mall Way Ste A, Everett, WA
(425) 423-9186
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 36.04

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