Ranch rambler on 1.6 private acres backing directly to a protected trail and river corridor-permanently undevelopable, so the peace and tree canopy behind this home are guaranteed. This 1-story home reflects solid, old-school craftsmanship: quality materials and construction built to outlast trends, built so you can stay forever. 3 bedrooms plus one (so 4 bedrooms), 3 bathrooms updated recently, two generous living spaces, galley kitchen with an herb window, primary suite is super sized with private outdoor access, large laundry room, and the cutest dutch door into the mud room. Huge 3-car detached garage. A barn for animals or a workshop, maybe an art studio. Outbuildings for your chickens, rabbits, lawn tools, all the etceteras in the decades you will live here. Highly rated Tahoma School District, consistently ranked among the top school districts in the South King County area - a major draw for families searching Maple Valley homes with good schools. This is one of the few Maple Valley homes for sale with true acreage, direct trail access literally from the yard, and river-corridor privacy all in one property. Real, lasting quiet - increasingly hard to find this close to Maple Valley and Covington amenities. Buyer incentive: This home qualifies for a reduced interest rate as low as 5.875% (APR 6.389%), as of 08/04/2026, through List & Lock -a seller-paid rate buydown that lowers your interest rate and monthly payment. Terms apply; see disclosures for details.
| MLS # | 2545925 |
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| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1974 |
| Days On Site | 70 |
| Listing Provided By | eXp Realty | Kristina Linkem |
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 2,100 |
| Garage | 3 |
| Story(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | RA5 |
| Acreage | 1.61 |
| Property | 8231 |
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| State | WA |
|---|---|
| County | King |
| City | Maple Valley |
| Zip Code | 98038 |
| Area | 320 Black Diamond | Maple Valley |
| Community Name | Maple Valley |
| School District | Tahoma Snr High |
| Elementary School | Rock Creek Elem |
| High School | Tahoma Snr High |
| Listing VS Median (in Maple Valley) | |
Price: $894,000 low | high Med: $775,000 sqft: 2,100 low | high Med: 1,483 $ / sqft: $426 low | high Med: $588 On site: 70 low | high Med: 34 | |
| State | WA |
|---|---|
| County | King |
| City | Maple Valley |
| Zip Code | 98038 |
| Area | 320 Black Diamond | Maple Valley |
| Community Name | Maple Valley |
| School District | Tahoma Snr High |
| Elementary School | Rock Creek Elem |
| High School | Tahoma Snr High |
| Listing VS Median (in Maple Valley) | |
Price: $894,000 low | high Med: $775,000 sqft: 2,100 low | high Med: 1,483 $ / sqft: $426 low | high Med: $588 On site: 70 low | high Med: 34 | |