Welcome home! Tucked away in a quiet, close-knit community, this light-filled split-level offers a rare blend of design, flexibility, and long-term value. Expansive European windows span the upper level, flooding the home with natural light and framing sweeping territorial views. Multiple opening configurations and built-in electronic blinds make entertaining effortless year-round. The open-concept main level is anchored by a gourmet kitchen with island, perfect for hosting, while guests gather around the cozy wood-burning fireplace on crisp fall and winter evenings. Step through the European patio doors to a spacious backyard—ideal for summer barbecues, play, and outdoor living. Downstairs, soaring ceilings reveal a fully built-out ADU space featuring a bedroom, full bathroom, complete kitchen, living area, and fireplace—just awaiting a formal access point. Whether used for multi-generational living, guests, or rental income, the flexibility here is unbeatable. Add in a two-car garage for projects, storage, or even a home office, and the possibilities are endless! Perched on a bluff overlooking the city and mountain range, this home also delivers outstanding convenience with quick access to SR-167 and I-405. A compelling opportunity for both owner-occupants looking to plant roots and savvy investors alike—this is one you won’t want to miss!
Pending
Listed by: COMPASS
$655,000
856 Stetson Ave, Kent, WA 98031
4beds
2,130sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1965
7,723.19 Square Feet Lot
$648,700 Zestimate®
$308/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Cozy wood-burning fireplaceLight-filled split-levelGourmet kitchen with islandSweeping territorial viewsEuropean patio doorsBuilt-in electronic blindsMultiple opening configurations
- 73 days |
- 44 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: February 13, 2026 at 10:19am
Listed by:
Josiah Willis,
COMPASS
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 2466878
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Lower
Bathroom full
- Level: Lower
Entry hall
- Level: Split
Rec room
- Level: Lower
Utility room
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher(s), Disposal, Dryer(s), Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s), Garbage Disposal
Features
- Bath Off Primary, Dining Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Daylight,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Upper Level: 1, Fireplace
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,130
- Total interior livable area: 2,130 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Split
- Patio & porch: Bath Off Primary, Dbl Pane/Storm Window, Dining Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Jetted Tub, Skylight(s)
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 7,723.19 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Curbs, Dead End Street, Paved, Cable TV, Fenced-Partially, Gas Available, High Speed Internet, Patio, Shop
- Topography: Partial Slope
- Residential vegetation: Fruit Trees, Garden Space
Details
- Parcel number: 8856500290
- Zoning: SR6
- Zoning description: Jurisdiction: City
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Northwest Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- Year built: 1965
- Major remodel year: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Company: PSE
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Company: City of Kent
- Water: Public, Company: City of Kent
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: East Hill
Location
- Region: Kent
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $308/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $578,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,501
- Date on market: 1/29/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 64 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Dishwasher(s), Dryer(s), Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator(s), Stove(s)/Range(s), Washer(s)
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$648,700
$616,000 - $681,000
$3,397/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/4/2026 | Pending sale | $655,000$308/sqft |
Source:  NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2466878 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $655,000+197.7%$308/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2466878 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2012 | Sold | $220,000-2.2%$103/sqft |
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #362030 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2012 | Pending sale | $225,000$106/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #362030 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2012 | Price change | $225,000-6.2%$106/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #362030 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2012 | Listed for sale | $239,950$113/sqft |
Source: John L Scott Real Estate #362030 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,914 +7.3% | $578,000 +12.2% |
| 2023 | $5,510 -13.1% | $515,000 -14.7% |
| 2022 | $6,341 +9.7% | $604,000 +25.3% |
| 2021 | $5,782 +11.1% | $482,000 +17% |
| 2020 | $5,205 +4.9% | $412,000 +5.1% |
| 2019 | $4,964 +8% | $392,000 +3.2% |
| 2018 | $4,596 +1.4% | $380,000 +12.8% |
| 2017 | $4,533 +28% | $337,000 +20.4% |
| 2016 | $3,542 | $280,000 +4.1% |
| 2015 | $3,542 | $269,000 +10.7% |
| 2014 | $3,542 | $243,000 +11.5% |
| 2013 | $3,542 | $218,000 +4.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $208,000 -5.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $221,000 -7.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $240,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $240,000 -7.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $259,000 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $243,000 +6.1% |
| 2005 | -- | $229,000 +28.7% |
| 2001 | $2,522 +8.1% | $178,000 +13.4% |
| 2000 | $2,333 | $157,000 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,634/mo
Principal & interest
$3186
Property taxes
$448
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 98031
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10East Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 1/10Mill Creek Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 3/10Kent-Meridian High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: East Hill Elem
- Middle: Mill Creek Mid Sch
- High: Kent-Meridian High
Source: NWMLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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