Property Tax Appeal — Covington, King County

Covington has 6,623 residential properties in the King County assessment roll. Recent comparable sales average $711,880. If your assessed value is higher than what similar homes are selling for, you may be overpaying property taxes.

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Covington Property Stats

Total Properties
6,623
Average Home Size
1,982 sq ft
Average Year Built
1990
Average Bedrooms
3.5
Average Bathrooms
1.9
Year Built Range
1900 — 2026

Recent Sales in Covington

Comparable Sales on File
857
Average Sale Price
$711,880
Average Price per Sq Ft
$360

These numbers are based on arm's-length residential sales in King County records. Your specific property may differ — run a free check above for personalized comps.

ZIP Codes in Covington

98042 (5,792) 98031 (1) 98042-4811 (1) 98042-8215 (1) 98043 (1) 98072 (1) 98402 (1) 98942 (1)

How to Appeal Property Taxes in Covington

Property tax appeals in Covington follow the same King County process. You have until July 1 each year to file with the Board of Equalization. The key to a successful appeal is strong comparable sales evidence — homes similar to yours that sold for less than your assessed value. Our tool finds those comps automatically and generates professional appeal documents you can file in about 10 minutes.