A Private Scenic Hill Retreat
Designed for Everyday Living
825 Maplewood Avenue
SCENIC HILL | KENT
OFFERED AT
$879,000
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THE HOUSE
THE COMMUNITY
Welcome to Scenic Hill living with space, flexibility, and a backyard designed for everyday retreat. This well-maintained split-level offers 5 bedrooms, updated kitchen and baths, newer flooring, a 2024 roof, water heater, and a flexible lower level with separate entrance, wet bar, guest space, office potential, or multigenerational living options. The kitchen, dining, and living areas connect easily to a large back deck overlooking mature landscaping, a koi pond, waterfall feature, hot tub area, garden spaces, and multiple outdoor gathering zones. Close to Kent Station, parks, trails, shopping, transit, and freeway access.
MLS #2511282
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Sq.Ft. 2.,300
Lot Sq.Ft. 8,000
Neighborhood Scenic Hill
2025 Taxes $5,997
Built in 1962Attached Garage
Major System Updates
UTILITIES:
- Water/sewer approx. $150/month
- Gas/electric budget plan approx. $160/month
- Internet approx. $85/month
- Garbage approx. $150 quarterly
Easy-to-Miss Benefits
- Lower level with separate entrance
- Wet bar/kitchenette area downstairs
- Strong guest or multi-generational potential
- Large parking area for gatherings
- Two-car garage plus additional parking
- Walk-in pantry created through kitchen reconfiguration
- Laundry and mudroom functionality
- Basement storage near mechanicals
- Wood-burning fireplace with strong radiant heat
- No noticeable moisture issues
The Home
A Floor Plan That Works Hard Without Feeling Complicated
The split-level layout gives this home a practical rhythm. The main level keeps the kitchen, dining, living room, and bedrooms close together, making daily routines simple. The kitchen and living areas connect naturally to the large back deck, which expands the home’s gathering space during warmer months.
The kitchen offers generous room for cooking and includes a dedicated drink and coffee station, a feature buyers rarely find in homes of this vintage. The reconfigured layout also created a walk-in pantry and improved the connection to the dining area.
Upstairs, three bedrooms include the primary suite and a main bathroom. Downstairs, two additional bedrooms, a full bath, wet bar/kitchenette area, and separate entrance give the lower level real flexibility. Use it for guests, a private office zone, hobby space, teen space, extended household
UPGRADES & FEATURES
Major Systems
• Roof replaced (2026)
• Water heater replaced (2026)
• Furnace installed (2021)
• Sewer line replaced (2021)
• Plumbing system updates (2020)
• Fireplace and chimney rebuilt (2020)
Structural & Exterior
• Windows replaced (2018) with warranty
• Garage roof replaced (2018)
• Gutters replaced (2019)
• Crawl space vapor barrier installed
• Walkway and patio improvements
Interior Upgrades
• Bathroom remodel (2023)
• Vanity countertop (2022)
• Kitchen flooring (2025)
• Updated appliances (2019)
• Asbestos removed with air testing clearance
Functional & Lifestyle Features
• Built-in bookcase with pull-out desk
• Oversized garage with storage
• Fully fenced backyard with dog door
• Garden beds and established landscaping
• Private patio retreat
Recent Maintenance
• Furnace filter replaced
• Batteries updated in remotes and systems
• Exterior paint matched (2025 touch-up supply included)
Why Buyers Choose This Area
• Established neighborhood with strong sense of community
• Neighbors who stay connected and look out for each other
• Quiet streets with minimal traffic
Convenience
• Easy freeway access
• Close to SeaTac Airport
• Near Kent Station, Transit Center, Target, Home Depot, and QFC
• Equidistant between Tukwila & Covington's Costco
Utility Snapshot
• Electricity approx. $70 monthly
• Water & sewer approx. $141 monthly
• Garbage & Recycling approx. $70 monthly
Parks & Recreation
• Clark Lake Park
• YMCA at Morrill Meadows
• Walking routes with Mt. Rainier views
Local Favorites
• Carpinito Bros.
• East Hill Nursery
• Agave and Mama Stortini’s
• La Huerta Latino store Community Feel
• Neighborhood events and seasonal gatherings
• Active local communication and support network
Lifestyle:
For Adults
• Dining and shopping at Kent Station
• Local nurseries and garden centers
• YMCA fitness and recreation
With Children
• Parks and open green spaces
• Seasonal markets and events
• Community-driven neighborhood activities
Dog-Friendly
• Local parks and walking routes
• Neighborhood support for lost pets
Walking Routes
• Scenic walks with valley and mountain views
• Quiet residential streets
Community Events
• Summer food trucks on W. Seattle St.
• Farmers market, downtown Kent
• Neighborhood-organized events and gatherings
• Summer Pickleball & tennis games at Scenic Hill Park
• Kent Swim & Tennis Club
